vieux

Etymology
From, from , from , from.

Adjective

 * 1) old

Usage notes

 * When placed before a singular noun beginning with a vowel or mute h, vieux becomes : . In the plural,  does not change and liaison occurs instead:.
 * In the singular before, is normally used, which is perhaps the only case where liaison may occur (optionally) with singular : . However,  is also possible . The latter is now less common except in certain combinations; for example, one usually says.
 * Note versus.

Noun

 * 1) old person
 * 2)  parents when in the plural, father
 * 3) old chap
 * 1) old chap