Décrire les Gens - Age

Maîtrisez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant l'âge, comme 'poussin de printemps' et 'long dans la dent'.

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spring chicken

[nom]

a young individual with little or no experience

bleu, jeune pouce

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia explore différents instruments de musique ; c'est une **jeune poulette** dans le monde de la musique.

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young blood

[nom]

a young energetic person that brings new ideas, enthusiasm, and vitality to a group, organization, or activity

sang neuf, jeune énergie

Ex: The tech startup thrived on the creativity of its young blood, constantly pushing boundaries and staying ahead in the industry.La startup technologique a prospéré grâce à la créativité de son **sang neuf**, repoussant constamment les limites et restant en tête dans l'industrie.

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at one's mother's knee

[Phrase]

used when someone has learned or experienced something from a very young age

Ex: While growing up, he had been exposed to various musical genres at his mother's knee, developing a diverse appreciation for music.

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knee-high to a grasshopper

[Phrase]

(of a person) very young or very small

Ex: Back when we knee-high to a grasshopper, we used to play in the fields behind our house for hours .

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salad days

[nom]

the time in a person's life marked by youthfulness, inexperience, and being carefree

les jours insouciants de la jeunesse, l'âge d'or de la jeunesse

Ex: The group of teenagers is savoring their salad days, making memories and embracing the joy of youth before responsibilities take over .Le groupe d'adolescents savoure ses **jours insouciants**, créant des souvenirs et embrassant la joie de la jeunesse avant que les responsabilités ne prennent le dessus.

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on the other side of number

[Phrase]

used to refer to people who look older than the age they are at

Ex: Tom may be only forty-five, but with his gray hair and wrinkles, he appears to be on the other side of fifty.

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ripe old age

[Phrase]

an advanced stage of life characterized by a long lifespan and great wisdom

Ex: Sarah 's grandparents have reached ripe old age and continue to enjoy each other 's company after decades of marriage .

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old as the hills

[Phrase]

used to describe someone or something that is old and has existed for a long time

Ex: The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong , a testament to its age old as the hills.

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long in the tooth

[Phrase]

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .

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hale and hearty

[Phrase]

used to describe an old person who is still very active and healthy

Ex: The team 's star player returned to the fieldhale and hearty, after recovering from an injury , scoring a winning goal in the championship match .

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silver surfer

[nom]

a senior citizen that spends a lot of time using the Internet

papy surfeur, surfeur senior

Ex: The retirement community organized a workshop to teach seniors how to become silver surfers, empowering them to navigate the internet , shop online , and access information at their fingertips .La communauté de retraités a organisé un atelier pour enseigner aux personnes âgées comment devenir des **surfeurs d'argent**, les habilitant à naviguer sur Internet, à faire des achats en ligne et à accéder à des informations à portée de main.

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old enough to be one's mother

[Phrase]

used to refer to a significant age difference between two people, especially those who are romantically involved with one another

Ex: Sarah 's new partner was much older than her , appearing to old enough to be her father, which led to some questioning looks and conversations among their friends .

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over the hill

[Phrase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination .

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