aging

• Adjectif ou nom désignant le processus de vieillissement ou de détérioration avec le temps, ou qualifiant une personne ou une chose qui vieillit.

The American English spelling of 'ageing', referring to the process of growing older or becoming worn over time.

1. Becoming olderA2formal

   The process of growing older, especially referring to people or living things.

   vieillissement

   • The aging population needs better healthcare services.
   • She takes care of her aging parents.
   • Aging athletes often face challenges in competition.

   Synonymessenescent

2. Showing signs of ageB1informal

   Appearing old or worn due to age.

   Vieillissant / qui montre des signes de vieillesse

   • The aging building required major renovations.
   • His aging car finally broke down on the highway.
   • The aging furniture gave the room a vintage feel.

   Synonymesagedancientdecrepitelderlyoldtimewornweatheredworn

   Antonymesagelessfreshnewyoungyouthful

• Processus de vieillissement ou état de vieillesse ; également usure ou détérioration avec le temps.

A noun referring to the process of growing older or the state of being old.

indénombrable

1. Process of growing olderB1formal

   The natural process of becoming older, typically associated with physical and mental decline.

   vieillissement

   • Aging is an inevitable part of life.
   • Scientists are researching ways to slow down aging.
   • The study focused on the effects of aging on memory.

   Synonymessenescence

   Antonymesrejuvenation

2. Aging populationB2formal

   The demographic phenomenon where the proportion of older people in a society increases.

   Vieillissement de la population

   • Many countries face challenges from an aging population.
   • Government policies address issues of an aging population.
   • Healthcare costs rise due to the aging population.

3. Maturing of productsC1formalculinary

   The process of allowing food, wine, or cheese to mature and improve in flavor.

   Vieillissement des produits

   • The aging of the cheese enhances its rich flavor.
   • Proper aging of whiskey requires years in oak barrels.
   • The wine benefits from careful aging in the cellar.

   Synonymescuringmaturationmellowingripeningseasoning

• 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