coup de vieux

to suddenly seem older

→ coup

phrase Rare #45,809

to suddenly seem older Often used when someone looks older than before, sometimes after a life event or because of stress or illness. Usually in the expression "prendre un coup de vieux".

FR: Depuis son opération, il a pris un vrai coup de vieux.

EN: Since his operation, he’s really aged a lot.

Il a pris un coup de vieux, mais je pense que oui.

He's aged a bit, but I think so.

— Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)

Le patron a pris un sacré coup de vieux !

The boss has really aged!

— Departures (2008)

Vous avez pris un coup de vieux !

You've aged a lot!

— Le Château ambulant (2004)

Et ton papa va à nouveau prendre un coup de vieux.

And your dad is going to feel his age again.

— Dangal (2016)