age
age
eɪʤ
eij
British pronunciation
/eɪdʒ/

Définition et signification de « age » en anglais

Age
01

âge

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive
age definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He looks younger than his actual age.
Il paraît plus jeune que son âge réel.
02

âge, ère

a period of history identified with a particular event
example
Exemples
The age of enlightenment brought about significant philosophical and scientific advancements.
L'âge des Lumières a apporté des avancées philosophiques et scientifiques significatives.
03

âge

a specific period in a person's life, typically measured in years, at which certain rights, qualifications, or responsibilities are attained
example
Exemples
Citizens gain the right to vote upon reaching the age of 18.
Les citoyens obtiennent le droit de vote à l'âge de 18 ans.
04

âge, vieillesse

the later period of a person's life, often associated with seniority, wisdom, or the onset of old age
example
Exemples
Many people choose to travel and explore new hobbies during their age.
Beaucoup de gens choisissent de voyager et d'explorer de nouveaux loisirs durant leur âge.
05

âge

(usually plural) a very long period of time
Dialectbritish flagBritish
example
Exemples
It feels like ages since we last spoke.
Cela fait des siècles que nous ne nous sommes pas parlé.
to age
01

vieillir

to get older
Intransitive
to age definition and meaning
example
Exemples
People age at different rates, influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and health factors.
Les gens vieillissent à des rythmes différents, influencés par la génétique, le mode de vie et les facteurs de santé.
1.1

vieillir, faire paraître plus vieux

to make someone or something look older than it actually is
Transitive: to age sb/sth
example
Exemples
Smoking can age the skin, leading to wrinkles and dryness.
Fumer peut vieillir la peau, entraînant des rides et une sécheresse.
1.2

vieillir, faire vieillir

to make someone or something become older or show signs of aging
Transitive: to age sb
example
Exemples
Her constant worry seemed to age her faster than her peers.
Son inquiétude constante semblait la vieillir plus vite que ses pairs.
02

vieillir, faire vieillir

to allow something to mature or develop over time
Transitive: to age an alcoholic drink
example
Exemples
The wine cellar is used to age the finest bottles under ideal conditions.
La cave à vin est utilisée pour vieillir les meilleures bouteilles dans des conditions idéales.
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