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oldness

Translations

oldnessnoun

anciennetéSe dit surtout d’un objet, d’un bâtiment ou d’une chose qui existe depuis longtemps.

The oldness of the building was evident in its crumbling walls and faded paint.

L’ancienneté du bâtiment était évidente dans ses murs qui s’effritaient et sa peinture fanée.

vieillesseSe dit surtout d’une personne avancée en âge; emploi plus littéraire ou abstrait.

His oldness was apparent in his slow movements and wise demeanor.

Sa vieillesse était apparente dans ses mouvements lents et son air sage.

Synonyms

oldnessnoun

The quality or state of being old; the condition of having existed for a long time.

The oldness of the building was evident in its crumbling walls and faded paint.

The characteristic of being advanced in age.

His oldness was apparent in his slow movements and wise demeanor.