aged

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est vieux ou qui a vécu longtemps, ou qui a un certain âge avancé.

Describes someone or something that is old or has lived for a long time.

1. Old or elderlyA2formal

   Having lived for a long time; advanced in years.

   âgé, vieux

   • The aged man walked slowly with a cane.
   • She volunteers at a home for the aged.
   • The aged couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

   Synonymesancientelderlylong-livedoldoldenseniorvenerable

   Antonymesjuvenileyoungyouthful

2. Having a specific ageA2formal

   Used to indicate the age of a person or thing.

   âgé de

   • The child, aged five, started school today.
   • A man aged 40 was arrested for the crime.
   • The building, aged over 200 years, is a historical landmark.

   Synonymesold

3. Matured or improved with timeB1formal

   Describing something that has been allowed to mature or develop over time, often improving in quality.

   affiné, vieilli

   • Aged cheese has a stronger flavor.
   • The aged wine was served at the dinner.
   • Aged wood gives furniture a rustic look.

   Synonymesdevelopedmaturedmellowedripenedseasoned

   Antonymesfreshgreenimmaturenewyoung

• Nom collectif désignant les personnes âgées, ou adjectif qualifiant une personne ou une chose d'un âge avancé.

A noun referring to elderly people collectively, or an adjective describing someone or something that is old or advanced in years.

indénombrable

1. Elderly peopleB1formal

   A collective term for older people, typically those of advanced age.

   personnes âgées

   • The aged require special care and attention.
   • The government provides pensions for the aged.
   • Volunteers visit the aged in nursing homes.

   Synonymeselderlyold

• 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