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Conjugation directory
Vieillir is a regular -ir verb that is essential for discussing aging, time, and personal growth. It appears frequently in TEF/TCF Canada reading and listening texts about health, society, and family.
Use vieillir in the speaking section to describe changes over time, such as 'Mes parents vieillissent doucement' (My parents are aging slowly).
Avec le temps, on vieillit et on apprend à apprécier les petites choses.
With time, we age and learn to appreciate the little things.
Do not confuse vieillir with 'vieillesse' (old age) or use it as a reflexive verb; it is not pronominal.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Vieillir typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.