adult

• Qui concerne les personnes adultes ou qui est destiné à un public mature, ayant atteint l'âge adulte. Se dit aussi de ce qui est relatif à la maturité sexuelle ou à des contenus réservés aux adultes.

Relating to or characteristic of grown-up people, or intended for mature audiences.

1. Grown-upA2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a fully grown person, typically over 18 years old.

   adulte (adjectif)

   • This is an adult swimming pool.
   • Only adult passengers are allowed in this section.
   • He has adult responsibilities now.

   Synonymesfull-grownfully growngrowngrownupmatureof age

   Antonymeschildishimmatureinfantilejuvenileyouthful

2. Mature or sophisticatedB1formal

   Showing maturity, responsibility, or complexity suitable for grown-ups.

   adulte (sens figuré)

   • She made an adult decision about her career.
   • The movie is rated for adult audiences only.
   • His behavior was very adult and responsible.

   Synonymesadvancedcomplexgrownupmatureresponsiblesophisticated

   Antonymeschildishimmatureinfantilejuvenilepuerile

3. Sexual or explicitB2informal

   Containing or relating to sexual content intended for mature audiences.

   Adulte (contenu sexuellement explicite)

   • This website contains adult content.
   • The store sells adult magazines.
   • The film has adult themes and nudity.

   Synonymesblueeroticexplicitindecentobscenepornographicraunchysalacious

   Antonymeschildishinnocentwholesome

• Nom désignant une personne entièrement développée et mature, généralement âgée de 18 ans ou plus.

A noun referring to a person who is fully grown or developed, typically aged 18 or older.

1. Mature personA1formal

   A person who is fully grown or developed, typically 18 years or older.

   Personne adulte

   • Only adults are allowed to enter the bar.
   • The adult in the room should take responsibility.
   • She is an adult now and lives independently.

   Synonymesgrownupmajor

   Antonymeschildinfantminoryouth

2. Fully developed organismB1formal

   A fully grown animal or plant.

   Adulte (organisme pleinement développé)

   • The caterpillar became an adult butterfly.
   • Adult elephants are much larger than calves.
   • The adult frog left the pond after metamorphosis.

   Antonymesembryojuvenilelarva