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    Enfans (en. Children)

    /ɑ̃.fɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Young human beings, generally from zero to twelve years old.
    The children are playing in the park.
    Les enfants jouent dans le parc.
    Descendants of a person.
    She has three children.
    Elle a trois enfants.
    Often used to refer to young individuals, regardless of their biological age.
    Today's children are very tech-savvy.
    Les enfants d'aujourd'hui sont très technologiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'infans', meaning 'one who does not speak'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    terrible children
    Young individuals who behave in a shocking or provocative manner.
    enfants terribles
    to have children
    To be a parent or to have descendants.
    avoir des enfants
    model child
    A child who behaves well.
    enfant modèle

    Related Words

    childhood
    Period of life from birth to adolescence.
    enfance
    paternal
    Relating to a father or paternal figure.
    paternal
    maternal
    Relating to a mother or maternal figure.
    maternelle

    Slang Meanings

    Kids
    The kids love playing in the park.
    Les gosses adorent jouer au parc.
    Young kids
    The young kids are really noisy today.
    Les mômes sont vraiment bruyants aujourd'hui.