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    Fantin (en. Fantin)

    /fã.tɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A young boy, often used affectionately.
    Look at that fantin playing in the garden.
    Regarde ce fantin qui joue dans le jardin.
    A term designating a child in general.
    There were plenty of fantins at the birthday party.
    Il y avait plein de fantins à la fête d'anniversaire.
    Sometimes used pejoratively to refer to an immature man.
    Stop acting like a fantin and take your responsibilities.
    Cesse d'agir comme un fantin et prends tes responsabilités.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'phantom', suggesting an idea of innocence or naïveté.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    childlike as a fantin
    An innocent child who knows nothing of the adult world.
    enfant comme un fantin
    to act like a fantin
    To behave in an immature or naive manner.
    agir en fantin
    a neighborhood fantin
    A young boy known in the neighborhood.
    un fantin de quartier

    Related Words

    kid
    A young boy, often associated with a mischievous attitude.
    gamin
    child
    A human being of young age.
    enfant
    young
    Referring to youth or tender age.
    jeune

    Slang Meanings

    A man who acts childishly.
    He is so fantin, he takes nothing seriously.
    Il est tellement fantin, il ne prend rien au sérieux.
    A little guy who is having fun.
    This fantin always wants to play instead of working.
    Ce fantin veut toujours jouer au lieu de travailler.