The difference between 'Faire moins' and 'Faire plus que son âge'

The French expressions "Faire moins" and "Faire plus que son âge" are used to indicate the external appearance or behavior that makes someone look younger or older than their actual age.

  1. Faire moins:

    • Means that a person looks younger than their actual age.
    • Example: "Elle fait moins que son âge" (She looks younger than her real age).
  2. Faire plus que son âge:

    • Means that a person looks older than their actual age.
    • Example: "Il fait plus que son âge" (He looks older than his real age).

Simply put, "Faire moins" relates to appearing younger, while "Faire plus que son âge" refers to appearing older.aq

Published at 2024/02/08