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une personne âgée
/yn pɛʁ.sɔn‿ɑ.ʒe/
an elderly person
Il faut respecter les personnes âgées.
We must respect elderly people.
formal
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.
Collocations
soigner les personnes âgéesto care for the elderlyla maison de retraite pour personnes âgéesnursing home for the elderly
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Pro Tip
Respectful Usage
In French, 'personne âgée' is the polite and neutral way to refer to elderly individuals. Avoid terms like 'vieillard' in formal contexts.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The adjective 'âgé' must agree in number with 'personne' (singular) or 'personnes' (plural).
Word Origin
From 'personne' (person) + 'âgé' (aged), a literal combination meaning 'an aged person'.
Usage Notes
In French, this phrase is neutral and respectful. Avoid using 'vieillard' as it can be perceived as derogatory.
Word Breakdown
personne
person
rootâgé
aged
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