Translation
old (masculine)
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Word origin
From Latin vetulus ('little old', a diminutive of vetus, 'old').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vetulus
- English cognates
- veteran, inveterate
Grammar
Examples
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This old neighbourhood is full of charm and history.
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My old coat no longer keeps me warm.
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He is too old for this kind of adventure, they say.
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My old cat sleeps almost the whole day.
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He still wears that old coat of his father's.
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Stories
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 5: vieux, meilleur, vite and 7 more words.