premature

• Qualifie ce qui se produit ou se fait trop tôt, avant le moment approprié ou attendu.

Describes something that happens or is done too soon, before the proper or expected time.

1. Born before full termB2formalmedical

   Born after a gestation period of less than the normal time, typically before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

   né avant terme

   • The baby was born premature at 32 weeks.
   • Premature infants often require special medical care.
   • She gave birth to a premature baby who needed oxygen support.

   Antonymesfull-term

2. Too soon or hastyB2formal

   Happening or done too early, before the appropriate or expected time.

   Prématuré, trop précoce

   • His resignation was premature and surprised everyone.
   • Making a decision now would be premature without all the facts.
   • The announcement of the winner was premature and had to be corrected.

   Synonymesearlyhastyinopportuneoverhastyprecipitatetoo soonunseasonableuntimely

   Antonymesbelateddelayedoverduetardy

3. Uncommonly earlyB2formal

   Occurring earlier than is usual or expected.

   Prématuré

   • The plant showed premature growth due to the warm weather.
   • He suffered from premature aging of the skin.
   • The project reached a premature end when funding was cut.

   Synonymesahead of timeearlyprecociousuntimely

   Antonymesdelayedoverduetardy