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    Maturité (en. Maturity)

    /ma.tyʁ.i.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a person who has reached complete physical and psychological development.
    His maturity allows him to make thoughtful decisions.
    Sa maturité lui permet de prendre des décisions réfléchies.
    Moment when a product, particularly a fruit, reaches its optimal consumption stage.
    This pear is at its perfect ripeness for tasting.
    Cette poire est à sa maturité parfaite pour être dégustée.
    Phenomenon whose understanding and mastery imply a certain skill or experience.
    The maturity of his speech impresses the listeners.
    La maturité de son discours impressionne les auditeurs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'maturitas', which means 'maturity, full growth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional maturity
    Ability to manage one's emotions in relationships.
    maturité affective
    to reach maturity
    Reaching a stage of complete development.
    arriver à maturité
    financial maturity
    Knowing how to manage finances wisely.
    maturité financière

    Related Words

    mature
    Quality of a person who has reached maturity.
    mature
    maturation
    Process of development or evolution towards maturity.
    maturation
    immaturity
    Character of what is not yet completely developed.
    immaturité

    Slang Meanings

    To be a responsible adult.
    At 30, he finally reached his maturity.
    À 30 ans, il a enfin atteint sa maturité.
    To respond wisely and thoughtfully.
    She demonstrated maturity in this delicate situation.
    Elle a fait preuve de maturité dans cette situation délicate.