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old-fashioned
01
démodé, vieux jeu
no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history
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composition morphologique
composé
qualitatif
superlatif
most old-fashioned
comparatif
more old-fashioned
gradable
Exemples
The old-fashioned rotary telephone seemed out of place in the modern office.
Le téléphone à cadran démodé semblait déplacé dans le bureau moderne.
02
démodé, à l'ancienne
(of people) acting or thinking according to the ideas, attitudes, or behaviors that were common in the past but are less typical in the present
Exemples
My grandmother is quite old-fashioned; she still prefers writing letters by hand instead of using email or text messages.
Ma grand-mère est assez vieille école; elle préfère encore écrire des lettres à la main plutôt que d'utiliser des e-mails ou des messages texte.
03
à l'ancienne, démodé
reflecting a traditional style or quality from the past, appreciated for its charm, simplicity, and nostalgic warmth
Exemples
For breakfast, nothing beats an old-fashioned stack of pancakes with syrup and butter.
Pour le petit-déjeuner, rien ne vaut une pile de crêpes à l'ancienne avec du sirop et du beurre.
04
désapprobateur, réprobateur
(of a look or expression) subtly expressing disapproval, disappointment, or criticism toward someone
Exemples
When Mark suggested skipping the family dinner, his mother gave him an old-fashioned look.
Quand Mark a suggéré de sauter le dîner familial, sa mère lui a lancé un regard démodé.
Old-fashioned
01
un vieux-fashioned, un old-fashioned
a classic cocktail made primarily with whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a splash of water, typically garnished with an orange slice or cherry
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
composé
dénombrable
forme plurielle
old-fashioneds
Exemples
He ordered an old-fashioned to enjoy with his steak dinner.
Il a commandé un old-fashioned pour accompagner son dîner de steak.
