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old
UK
/əʊld/
US
/oʊld/
older
Comp.
oldest
Super.
UK
/əʊld/
US
/oʊld/
Translations
The old man walked slowly down the street.
Le vieux homme marchait lentement dans la rue.
She wore an old dress that reminded her of her childhood.
Elle portait une ancienne robe qui lui rappelait son enfance.
The old book had yellowed pages and a worn cover.
Le vieux livre avait des pages jaunies et une couverture usée.
It was nice to see an old friend after so many years.
C’était agréable de revoir un ancien ami après tant d’années.
The puppy is six months old.
Le chiot est âgé de six mois.
Additional translations
Definitions
The old man walked slowly down the street.
She wore an old dress that reminded her of her childhood.
The old book had yellowed pages and a worn cover.
It was nice to see an old friend after so many years.
The puppy is six months old.
Good old Sarah always knows how to cheer me up.
olds
pl
UK
/əʊld/
US
/oʊld/
Used chiefly with the definite article to denote elderly people collectively; occasionally countable in informal usage.
Translations
The government introduced new benefits for the old.
Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles aides pour les personnes âgées.
Additional translations
Definitions
The government introduced new benefits for the old.
I'm spending the weekend with the olds.