maturity

• Nom désignant l'état d'un développement physique ou mental complet, ou le moment où une obligation, par exemple un instrument financier, arrive à échéance.

A noun referring to the state of being fully developed physically or mentally, or the time when an obligation, such as a financial instrument, becomes due for repayment.

indénombrable

1. Full developmentB2formal

   The state of being fully grown or developed, especially in terms of physical growth.

   maturité (plein développement)

   • The tree reached maturity after twenty years.
   • Adolescence is the transition period to physical maturity.
   • The plant's maturity is marked by its first flowers.

   Synonymescompletenessdevelopmentfullnessmaturationripeness

   Antonymeschildhoodimmaturityinfancy

2. Emotional or mental developmentB2formal

   The state of being emotionally and mentally developed; showing responsible and sensible behavior.

   Maturité émotionnelle et mentale

   • He showed great maturity in handling the crisis.
   • Emotional maturity is important for healthy relationships.
   • Her maturity was evident in her calm response to criticism.

   Synonymesjudgmentresponsibilityripenesssophisticationwisdom

   Antonymeschildishnessimmaturityinfantilismpuerility

3. Financial due dateC1formal

   The date when a financial obligation, such as a bond or loan, becomes due for repayment.

   Échéance financière

   • The bond reaches maturity in five years.
   • Investors should check the maturity date of their securities.
   • The loan's maturity was extended by mutual agreement.

   Synonymesdue dateexpirationexpiry