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    Enfant (en. Child)

    /ɑ̃.fɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A young human being.
    The child plays in the garden.
    L'enfant joue dans le jardin.
    An individual of either sex who is under eighteen years old.
    Children must go to school.
    Les enfants doivent aller à l'école.
    A son or daughter in relation to their parents.
    This child is Marc's son.
    Cet enfant est le fils de Marc.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'infans', which means 'one who does not speak'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prodigy child
    A young child who shows exceptional talents in a field.
    enfant prodige
    altar boy
    A young boy who assists during religious services.
    enfant de chœur
    terrible child
    A person, often young, who shocks or scandalizes with their behavior.
    enfant terrible

    Related Words

    parent
    A person who has a child.
    parent
    adolescence
    The period of life between childhood and adulthood.
    adolescence
    childcare
    Sciences related to the education and care of children.
    puericulture

    Slang Meanings

    Kid
    This kid is really smart.
    Ce môme est vraiment intelligent.
    Kid
    Look at that kid playing soccer.
    Regarde ce gamin jouer au foot.
    Little ones
    Little ones love candy.
    Les petits adorent les bonbons.