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    Précoce (en. Early)

    /pʁe.kos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who reaches intellectual or physical maturity earlier than others.
    This child is precocious for his age; he can already read at 5 years old.
    Cet enfant est précoce pour son âge, il lit déjà à 5 ans.
    Refers to a plant or crop that ripens earlier in the season.
    The precocious tomatoes are ready to be picked as early as May.
    Les tomates précoce sont prêtes à être cueillies dès le mois de mai.
    Refers to an event that occurs earlier than expected in time.
    The heatwave arrived precociously this year.
    La vague de chaleur est arrivée de manière précoce cette année.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'præcocis', meaning 'which ripens early'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    precocious child
    A child who shows exceptional skills at a young age.
    enfant précoce
    precocious maturation
    Development process that is completed earlier than normal.
    maturation précoce
    precocious harvest
    Harvest carried out before the usual time.
    récolte précoce

    Related Words

    hastiness
    The quality of something being done too early.
    hâtivité
    childhood
    The period of a child's life.
    enfance
    prematurity
    The state of something that has happened too soon.
    prématurité

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a surprising person or situation that happens quickly.
    He is so precocious; he has already opened his business at 18!
    Il est tellement précoce, il a déjà ouvert son entreprise à 18 ans !
    Used to describe something that occurs before it is appropriate.
    This type of behavior is a bit precocious for his age.
    Ce type de comportement est un peu précoce pour son âge.