Michael Rabb
I want to introduce myself as retired, 68 year-old man. Can I say, "Je suis un vieux garcon" ? submited question re coloquial or idiom for refering to myself as old guy
27. Apr. 2015 11:46
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You can, but it's gonna be weird =) What we call a "vieux garçon" in french, is someone who is still not married after an advanced age. It means he's gonna end his life alone. You can say : Je suis une personne âgée (sound like "I'm an elder people") But 68 isn't that old so you can just say : Je suis un retraité de 68 ans Which means "I'm a 68yo retired man." Cheers !
27. April 2015
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