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    Jeunesse (en. Youth)

    /ʒø.nɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The period of life when a person is young.
    Her youth was marked by studies abroad.
    Sa jeunesse a été marquée par des études à l'étranger.
    The entirety of young people in a society.
    Today's youth is very involved in ecological causes.
    La jeunesse d'aujourd'hui est très impliquée dans les causes écologiques.
    The quality of being young, novelty.
    Their youth is reflected in their enthusiasm.
    Leur jeunesse se reflète dans leur enthousiasme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'iuventus', which means the period of life of the young.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gilded youth
    Term referring to a privileged youth from wealthy and influential backgrounds.
    jeunesse dorée
    an entire youth
    Refers to a group of young people involved in a cause or movement.
    toute une jeunesse
    youth is the future
    Expression highlighting the importance of young people for the future of society.
    la jeunesse est l'avenir

    Related Words

    adolescent
    Young person in a transition period between childhood and adulthood.
    adolescent
    juvenile
    Related to youth, characteristic of young people.
    juvénile
    young
    Refers to a person who is not yet an adult.
    jeune

    Slang Meanings

    A young person or adolescent, often in an informal context.
    This guy is really a young'un, he doesn't know what he's doing.
    Ce mec est vraiment un jeunot, il ne sait pas ce qu'il fait.
    A group of young people hanging out together.
    They are always with their youth gang.
    Ils sont toujours avec leur bande de jeunesse.