adolescent

• Se dit d'un jeune individu qui est en phase de développement entre l'enfance et l'âge adulte.

Describes a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

1. B1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

   adolescent (jeune personne)

   • Adolescent behavior can be unpredictable and emotional.
   • The school offers counseling for adolescent students.
   • Adolescent growth spurts often cause temporary clumsiness.

   Synonymesjuvenilepubescentteenteenageyoungyouthful

2. Immature or developingB2formal

   Having qualities typical of someone who is not yet fully mature.

   Adolescent, immature

   • His adolescent sense of humor annoyed his older colleagues.
   • The company is still in an adolescent stage of development.
   • Her adolescent enthusiasm was refreshing but naive.

   Synonymesdevelopinggrowingimmaturejuvenilepubescentteenageyoungyouthful

   Antonymesadultmature

• Nom désignant un jeune être humain qui est en train de passer de l'enfance à l'âge adulte, généralement âgé d'environ 13 à 19 ans.

A noun referring to a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

1. Young personB1formal

   A person in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

   adolescent (jeune personne)

   • Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
   • The program is designed to help adolescents develop social skills.
   • Many adolescents struggle with peer pressure and identity issues.

   Synonymesjuvenileminorstriplingteenteenageryoung personyouth

   Antonymesadultchild

2. TeenagerA2informal

   A young person who is going through puberty and the teenage years.

   adolescent (personne)

   • The adolescent spent most of his time playing video games.
   • She is an adolescent who loves reading fantasy novels.
   • Adolescents need guidance and support from adults.

   Synonymesjuvenileminorstriplingteenteenageryoung personyouth

   Antonymesadultchildinfant