vieux comme Mathusalem

French

Etymology

Literally, “old as Mathusalem”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vjø kɔm ma.ty.za.lɛm/
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Adjective

vieux comme Mathusalem (feminine vieille comme Mathusalem, masculine plural vieux comme Mathusalem, feminine plural vieilles comme Mathusalem)

  1. (simile) older than dirt
    Synonym: vieux comme Hérode
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