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    L’enfant (en. The child)

    lɑ̃fɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A human being from birth to puberty.
    The child plays in the park.
    L’enfant joue dans le parc.
    An individual who is still in the process of education.
    The school welcomes each child with enthusiasm.
    L'école accueille chaque enfant avec enthousiasme.
    A person who has not reached adulthood.
    Every child deserves a happy childhood.
    Chaque enfant mérite une enfance heureuse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'infans', meaning 'the one who does not speak' or 'baby'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the childlike spirit
    The innocence and curiosity typical of young children.
    l'esprit d'enfant
    to be a child at heart
    To be naive or innocent despite one's age.
    être un enfant de cœur

    Related Words

    the teenager
    A young person in a transition period between childhood and adulthood.
    l'adolescent
    the infant
    A baby under one year old.
    le nourrisson
    youth
    The period of life between childhood and adulthood.
    la jeunesse

    Slang Meanings

    Kid
    This kid is really full of energy.
    Ce môme est vraiment plein d'énergie.
    Kid
    The kid won the drawing contest.
    Le gamin a gagné le concours de dessin.
    Little one
    Look at that little one riding a bike.
    Regarde ce petit qui fait du vélo.