French Word · Intermediate
soixantaine
about sixty
Pronunciation: /swa.sɑ̃.tɛn/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "about sixty".
Example
une femme dans la soixantaine
a woman in her sixties
Practice tips
- Practice soixantaine out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.