Cadette (en. Youngest)

ka-dɛt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The youngest girl or child in a sibling group.
My sister is the youngest in the family.
Ma sœur est la cadette de la famille.
Term used to refer to a younger woman.
She is the youngest of all her friends.
Elle est la cadette de toutes ses camarades.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'cadet', meaning 'younger'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the youngest in the family
the youngest girl in a family.
la cadette de la famille
to be the youngest
to be the youngest in a group.
être la cadette
the youngest sister
the youngest sister.
la cadette des soeurs

Related Words

cadet
Youngest child or member of a group.
cadet
eldest
Oldest child or member of a group.
aîné
sibling
All siblings.
fratrie

Slang Meanings

Affectionate term for the youngest.
Come on, little youngest, come here!
Allez, petite cadette, viens ici !