child

• Nom désignant un jeune être humain, généralement entre la naissance et l'adolescence, ou une personne par rapport à ses parents (fils ou fille).

A noun referring to a young human being or offspring, generally considered the stage between infancy and adolescence.

pluriel irrégulier

1. A1formal

   A young human being, typically under the age of 18.

   enfant (être humain jeune)

   • The child was playing in the park.
   • She has two children.
   • The teacher helped the child with his homework.

   Synonymesjuvenilekidminoryoungsteryouth

   Antonymesadultgrownup

2. OffspringA2formal

   A son or daughter of any age.

   enfant (descendant direct)

   • He is the child of famous parents.
   • Their children live far away.
   • She is proud of her adult children.

   Synonymesissuekidoffspringprogeny

   Antonymesparent

3. Immature personB2informal

   An adult who behaves in a childish or immature way.

   Personne immature

   • Stop acting like a child!
   • He's such a child when he doesn't get his way.
   • Don't be a child about losing the game.

   Synonymesbabycrybabyinfantjuvenile

   Antonymesadult