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    Enfantine (en. Childish)

    /ɑ̃.fɑ̃.tin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Related to children.
    She has a childlike smile.
    Elle a un sourire enfantin.
    Of naive innocence and simplicity.
    This drawing has a childlike quality.
    Ce dessin a une qualité enfantine.
    Characterized by typical behaviors of a child.
    Her reaction was almost childish.
    Sa réaction était presque enfantine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'infantinus', related to 'infans' which means child.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a childlike mind
    To have a naive and imaginative thought.
    avoir un esprit enfantin
    a childlike laugh
    A joyful and pure laugh typical of children.
    un rire enfantin
    to look with childlike eyes
    To observe the world with wonder and innocence.
    regarder avec des yeux d'enfant

    Related Words

    child
    A human being in their early years of life.
    enfant
    youth
    The period of life between childhood and adulthood.
    jeunesse
    puerile
    Referring to an immature behavior.
    pueril

    Slang Meanings

    To have a childish behavior.
    He behaves childishly when he can't get what he wants.
    Il agit de manière enfantine quand il ne peut pas obtenir ce qu'il veut.
    To be carefree like a child.
    She lives her life in such a childlike way.
    Elle vit sa vie d'une manière tellement enfantine.