Translation
old man, elderly man
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Word origin
Formed from vieil, the form of vieux ('old') used before a vowel, with the suffix -ard. Vieux comes from Latin vetulus, a diminutive of vetus ('old').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vetulus
- English cognates
- veteran, inveterate
Grammar
Examples
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An old man sat down on the bench in front of the church.
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The old man was telling his memories of the war.
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The young people helped the old man cross the road.
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This old man has lived alone since his wife died.
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In this village, elderly people are respected.
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