age

• Nom désignant la durée de vie d'une personne ou d'une chose, ou l'état de vieillesse.

A noun referring to the length of time a person or thing has existed, or the state of being old.

indénombrable

1. Time of existenceA1formal

   The number of years a person or thing has lived or existed.

   Âge

   • She is 25 years of age.
   • What is the age of this building?
   • The tree is over 100 years old in age.

   Synonymesdurationexistencelifelifetime

2. Period in historyB1formal

   A particular period of history or time.

   époque historique

   • The Stone Age was a prehistoric period.
   • We live in the digital age.
   • The Renaissance was a golden age of art.

   Synonymeseonepocheragenerationperiodtime

3. Stage of lifeB1formal

   A distinct stage in life or development.

   étape de la vie

   • He's at an awkward age between childhood and adulthood.
   • The middle age brings many changes.
   • Old age can be challenging but rewarding.

   Synonymeseraperiodphasepointseasonstagetime

   Antonymesadolescencechildhoodinfancyyouth

• Verbe désignant le processus de vieillissement ou de maturation au fil du temps, ou le fait de prendre de l'âge.

A verb used to indicate the process of growing older or maturing over time.

1. Become olderA1formal

   To grow older, typically showing physical or mental changes over time.

   vieillir

   • Everyone ages as time passes.
   • She aged gracefully over the years.
   • The wine ages in oak barrels for better flavor.

   Synonymesmaturesenesce

   Antonymesrejuvenate

2. Cause to mature or deteriorateB1informal

   To make something or someone appear older or more mature.

   vieillir (rendre plus âgé ou détériorer)

   • The stress aged him beyond his years.
   • The sun aged the paper quickly.
   • Hard work aged the machine prematurely.

   Synonymesdevelopmaturemellowripenseason

   Antonymesrejuvenate