Jeune (en. Young)

/ʒœn/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Refers to a person who has not yet reached adulthood.

She is still very young to make such a decision.

Elle est encore très jeune pour prendre une telle décision.

Having a fresh or new appearance.

He has a young appearance that attracts a lot of attention.

Il a une jeune apparence qui attire beaucoup l'attention.

Used to qualify something recent.

This company is young in the market but is growing rapidly.

Cette entreprise est jeune sur le marché, mais elle se développe rapidement.

Originates from the Latin 'juvenilis' meaning 'young, of youth.'

young and foolish

Young and impulsive, often used to describe a person who takes risks without thinking.

jeune et fou

young audience

A group of young people consuming a certain type of cultural content.

jeune public

today's youth

Refers to the current generation of youth, often used to discuss the challenges and behaviors of young people.

les jeunes d'aujourd'hui

youth

Period of life between childhood and adulthood.

jeunesse

young girl

Young woman, often a teenager.

jeune fille

young man

Young man, often a teenager or young adult.

jeune homme

A term used to refer to a young person in an informal context.

He acted like a real 'young person' last night.

Il s'est comporté comme un vrai 'jeune' hier soir.

Used to talk about a person in a casual manner.

Look at that 'young person,' he doesn't know what he's doing.

Regarde ce 'jeune', il ne sait pas ce qu'il fait.