infant

• Nom désignant un très jeune enfant, généralement de la naissance à environ un an, ou parfois un enfant en bas âge.

A noun referring to a very young child or baby, typically from birth to around one year of age.

1. A2formal

   A very young child or baby, typically from birth to one year old.

   nourrisson

   • The infant was sleeping peacefully in the crib.
   • She is studying infant development at university.
   • The hospital has a special ward for newborn infants.

   Synonymesbabebabyneonatenewborn

   Antonymesadultelder

2. Beginner or noviceB2formal

   A person who is new to or inexperienced in a particular activity or field.

   Novice

   • He is an infant in the world of politics.
   • The company is still an infant in the tech industry.
   • As an infant in the sport, she has much to learn.

   Synonymesbeginnerfledglinggreenhornneophytenewbienewcomernovicetenderfoot

   Antonymesauthorityexpertmasterprofessionalveteran