eldest

• Qualifie une personne plus âgée, notamment dans la famille ou une communauté ; souvent utilisé pour marquer l'ancienneté ou le respect.

Describes someone who is older, especially within a family or community; often used to denote seniority or respect.

1. Older in ageA2formal

   Used to describe someone who is older, especially within a family or group.

   aîné (plus âgé)

   • My elder brother is a doctor.
   • She is the elder of the two sisters.
   • The elder members of the community were respected.

   Synonymessenior

2. More experienced or seniorB1formal

   Having more experience or higher rank in a particular context.

   plus âgé, plus expérimenté, de rang supérieur

   • The elder statesman gave a wise speech.
   • He is an elder advisor to the company.
   • The elder members of the team guided the newcomers.

   Synonymesseniorveteran

   Antonymesjuniorsubordinate

• Nom désignant l'enfant ou le descendant né le premier dans une famille, le plus âgé parmi les frères et sœurs.

A noun referring to the child or offspring who was born first in a family, being the oldest among siblings.

1. Firstborn childA2formal

   A person who is the oldest child in a family, born before any siblings.

   aîné

   • The eldest usually inherits the family estate.
   • As the eldest, she felt responsible for her younger brothers.
   • He is the eldest of four children.

   Synonymesfirstborn