French word

vieux

Pronunciation

IPA/vjø/

Meaning

  • adjectiveold

Example

Cet appartement est vieux.

This apartment is old.

Illustration for vieux (old)

More examples

Mon vieux chien dort beaucoup.

My old dog sleeps a lot.

Core concept

Something marked by many years, whether worn by use or advanced in age.

Common phrases

  • des vieux souvenirs

    old memories

  • un vieux journal

    an old newspaper

  • mon vieux chien

    my old dog

Similar words

âgé: A gentle term for someone who has lived to an advanced age.
ancien: Previously associated with a role, position, or condition.
démodé: Looking old-fashioned because it no longer fits current styles.
usé: Showing surface wear or reduced function after extensive use.

Definition in French

Décrit ce qui est ancien ou une personne d'un âge élevé, applicable aux objets et aux personnes.

Word origin

French vieux developed from Latin vetus through Old French forms such as viel and vieil.

Usage tips

  • For a person, vieux can sound blunt, while âgé is often more tactful in formal or polite contexts.

Other meanings

  • old personnoun

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