âgées

âgées is a French feminine plural adjective meaning "aged" or "elderly." It is used to describe people, particularly women, who are of advanced age. The masculine singular form is âgé, the masculine plural is âgés, and the feminine singular is âgée. In common usage, it often carries a respectful connotation, referring to individuals who have accumulated significant life experience.

The term can be used in various contexts. For example, "les femmes âgées" refers to elderly women, and "une personne âgée" refers to an elderly person. It is a direct and neutral descriptor, avoiding more colloquial or potentially less respectful terms. The concept of aging is a universal human experience, and the way individuals are described reflects cultural perspectives on this stage of life.

In French society, as in many others, there is a growing awareness and focus on the well-being of older adults. This includes considerations of healthcare, social inclusion, and the provision of services tailored to their needs. The adjective âgées serves as a common way to categorize and refer to this demographic group within discussions and policies related to aging populations. It is a fundamental part of the French lexicon for describing individuals based on their age.