vieil
vieil
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (masculine) (singular) (of an advanced age; before a vowel or a silent “h”)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
a. old
Un vieil homme s'assoit sur ce banc tous les matins.An old man sits on this bench every morning.
b. elderly
Le comité a rendu hommage à un vieil écrivain.The committee paid tribute to an elderly writer.
c. aged
C'est un tableau d'un vieil artiste qui habite en Alsace.This is a painting by an aged artist who lives in Alsace.
2. (masculine) (singular) (not new; before a vowel or a silent “h”)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
a. old
Ma grand-mère s'est souvenue d'un vieil hymne de son enfance.My grandmother remembered an old hymn from her childhood.
3. (masculine) (singular) (enduring; before a vowel or a silent “h”)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
a. old
Je vis ma vie en suivant toujours le même vieil adage.I live my life by always following the same old saying.
b. long-standing
Nicolas est un vieil ami qui habite à Londres.Nicolas is a long-standing friend who lives in London.
4. (masculine) (singular) (historic; before a vowel or a silent “h”)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
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