Vie Quotidienne - Âge

used to say that a person's age is not solely determined by the number of years they have lived, but by their physical and mental state

un homme est aussi vieux qu'il se sent

used to imply that as a person ages, they become more childlike in their behavior and needs, emphasizing the importance of treating the elderly with care and respect

un vieil homme est deux fois un enfant

used to suggest that someone who achieves success or matures too quickly or too early in life may also experience a decline or downfall earlier than others

used to imply that as a person reaches middle age, they either gain wisdom and expertise from their experiences or remain foolish due to their inability to learn from mistakes

tout homme est soit un imbécile, soit un médecin à quarante ans

used to suggest that the second half of life can be as rewarding as the first, as the age of forty allows more time and resources to focus on personal interests

used to suggest that customs, behavior, and social norms change over time, and what is acceptable or expected in one era or culture may not be in another

d'autres moments, d'autres manières

used to suggest that even though something or someone may be old and worn out, they can still be effective and have value

il y a beaucoup de bons airs joués sur un vieux violon

used to imply that young people should be given opportunities to grow, learn, and express themselves while being treated with patience and understanding to nurture their potential

la jeunesse doit être servie

used to emphasize that young people should be allowed to explore and experiment with their lives, make mistakes, and learn from them

la jeunesse aura son aventure