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    Génération (en. Generation)

    /ʒe.neʁa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of producing or creating something.
    The generation of renewable energy is essential for the future.
    La génération d'énergie renouvelable est essentielle pour l'avenir.
    A group of individuals born around the same time.
    The generation of the 80s experienced significant technological changes.
    La génération des années 80 a connu de grands changements technologiques.
    A succession of living beings, often related to reproduction.
    Each generation carries the characteristics of its ancestors.
    Chaque génération porte les caractéristiques de ses ancêtres.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'generatio,' which means the act of producing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Generation Y
    Refers to the generation born between 1980 and 1995.
    la génération Y
    passing the baton to the new generation
    To pass on responsibilities or tasks to a younger generation.
    passer le relais à la nouvelle génération
    spontaneous generation
    An ancient theory that life could appear unexpectedly from non-living matter.
    génération spontanée

    Related Words

    generator
    Device that produces electrical energy.
    générateur
    previous generation
    Refers to the generation preceding the current generation.
    génération précédente

    Slang Meanings

    Gen Z
    Members of Gen Z are often referred to as digital natives.
    Les membres de la Gen Z sont souvent appelés numériques natifs.
    Lost generation
    The lost generation often refers to disillusioned youth after World War I.
    La génération perdue se réfère souvent aux jeunes désillusionnés après la Première Guerre mondiale.