No. 11,280 in French
quinquagénaire
A person in their fifties.
In a sentence
Il est un quinquagénaire dynamique, toujours actif dans sa communauté.
He is a dynamic fifty-something, always active in his community.
Here, 'quinquagénaire' is used as a noun meaning a person in their fifties, emphasizing his active role despite his age.
Cette entreprise vise à recruter des quinquagénaires possédant une longue expérience professionnelle.
This company aims to recruit fifty-somethings with extensive professional experience.
In this sentence, 'quinquagénaire' is used pluralized to refer to people within a specific age group, highlighting their professional expertise.
Le jardin botanique est particulièrement apprécié par les visiteurs quinquagénaires.
The botanical garden is particularly appreciated by fifty-something visitors.
Here, 'quinquagénaire' functions as an adjective, describing the visitors in terms of their approximate age.
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