Jeune
Example: Le jeune garçon joue dans le parc avec ses amis.
Definition
"Jeune" describes someone who is young in age, typically referring to children, teenagers, or individuals not yet fully mature. It often conveys freshness, youthfulness, and the early stages of life, as in the phrase 'Le jeune garçon joue dans le parc avec ses amis.'
Etymology
The word "jeune" comes from the Latin term 'juvenis,' meaning young or youthful. Over time, it evolved in Old French to 'jeune,' retaining the sense of youth and freshness. Did you know? The root 'juvenis' also inspired English words like 'juvenile,' which share the same youthful meaning.
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"Jeune" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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