infancy

• Nom désignant la première période de la vie d'un être humain, de la naissance à la petite enfance, ou par extension le stade le plus précoce et le moins développé d'une chose ou d'un processus.

A noun referring to the early stage of growth or development, or the earliest state of immaturity.

indénombrable

1. BabyhoodA2formal

   The state or period of being a very young child; early childhood before walking or talking.

   petite enfance

   • The baby thrived during its infancy.
   • Many developmental milestones occur in infancy.
   • Infancy requires constant care and attention.
   • Proper nutrition is crucial in infancy.

   Synonymesbabyhoodearly childhood

2. Early stage of developmentB2formal

   The initial phase in the growth or evolution of an idea, project, organization, or field.

   Stade précoce de développement

   • The technology is still in its infancy.
   • The company was in its infancy when it launched the product.
   • Democracy in the region is still in its infancy.
   • Artificial intelligence research was in its infancy during the 1950s.

   Synonymesbeginningbirthcommencementcradledawngenesisinceptionstart

   Antonymescompletionfullnessmaturity

3. Primitive or immature stateC1formal

   The very earliest and most rudimentary period of something, marked by lack of development or refinement.

   état primitif ou immature

   • The field of genetic engineering is still in its infancy.
   • Her understanding of the subject was in its infancy.
   • The new policy is in its infancy and will need revisions.
   • Exploration of the deep ocean remains in its infancy.

   Synonymesbeginningbirthcradledawngenesisinceptionnascenceoutsetstart

   Antonymesdevelopmentfullnessmaturityripeness