Vieux
Example: Mon grand-père a un vieux chapeau en cuir.
Definition
"Vieux" is a French adjective used to describe something or someone that is old or aged, often implying long existence or use. For example, in the phrase 'Mon grand-père a un vieux chapeau en cuir,' it refers to an old leather hat belonging to the grandfather.
Etymology
The word "vieux" comes from the Latin word 'vetulus,' which is a diminutive of 'vetus,' meaning old. Did you know that "vieux" retained this meaning through centuries, emphasizing age and experience in French language and culture?
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"Vieux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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