boy

• Nom désignant un enfant de sexe masculin ou un jeune homme, généralement avant l'âge adulte, ou parfois un fils.

A noun referring to a male child or young man, typically before reaching adulthood.

1. Young male personA1formal

   A male child or adolescent.

   jeune garçon

   • The boy is playing in the park.
   • A little boy asked for directions.
   • The boys are learning to ride bicycles.

   Synonymeschapfellowjuvenilekidladminorschoolboystriplingyoungsteryouth

   Antonymesgirl

2. SonA1formal

   A male child in relation to his parents.

   fils

   • Their boy just started school.
   • She is proud of her boy's achievements.
   • The boy helped his father in the garden.

   Synonymesson

3. Young man (informal)A2informal

   Used to address or refer to a young man, often in a friendly or familiar way.

   Jeune homme (familier)

   • Hey boy, can you help me with this?
   • The boys are going out tonight.
   • He's a good boy, always polite.

   Synonymesblokechapdudefellowguylad