Gamin (en. Kid)

/ɡamin/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A child, a young boy, usually in early childhood.

The boy in the park is playing with his friends.

Le gamin dans le parc joue avec ses amis.

A boy who behaves in a carefree or mischievous manner.

This kid is always getting into trouble.

Ce gamin fait toujours des bêtises.

A street boy, often associated with poverty.

The street boy sells small items to survive.

Le gamin des rues vend des petits objets pour survivre.

Of French origin, derived from the old French 'gamin', stemming from the term 'gamine', referring to a young boy.

street kid

A boy who lives in a challenging urban environment.

gamin de la rue

mischievous boy

A young boy who likes to play tricks and joke around.

gamin espiègle

schoolboy

A boy attending school, often referring to his childhood.

gamin d'école

gamine

A young girl, often involved in mischievous or daring behaviors.

gamine

kid

A colloquial term for a child or young boy.

môme

rascal

A child or a mischievous, playful person.

fripon

A lively little guy

Look at that kid, he's always running around!

Regarde ce gamin, il est toujours en train de courir partout !

A young man who jokes around

This kid is really a prankster; he made us laugh again.

Ce gamin est vraiment un farceur, il nous a encore fait rire.