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An elderly person, typically someone who is retired or past middle age.
Les personnes âgées ont besoin de soins particuliers.
Elderly people need special care.
This phrase is used respectfully to refer to older adults in French society.
In French, 'personne âgée' is the polite and neutral way to refer to elderly individuals. Avoid terms like 'vieillard' in formal contexts.
The adjective 'âgé' must agree in number with 'personne' (singular) or 'personnes' (plural).
From 'personne' (person) + 'âgé' (aged), a literal combination meaning 'an aged person'.
In French, this phrase is neutral and respectful. Avoid using 'vieillard' as it can be perceived as derogatory.