vieux comme Mathusalem

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, old as Mathusalem.

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Adjective[edit]

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