Vieillard

Vieillard is a French word meaning "old man" or "elderly man." It is a masculine noun. While "vieux" is the more common and general term for "old," "vieillard" carries a connotation of frailty or advanced age. It can also imply a certain degree of venerability or respect, though sometimes also pity, depending on the context. The term suggests someone who has lived a long life and is noticeably aged. Its feminine equivalent is "vieille" (old woman), with "vieille dame" being closer in meaning to an elderly woman.