underage

Describes a person who is below the legal age of adulthood or below a specific age limit required for an activity.

• 🇫🇷Qualifie une personne qui n'a pas atteint l'âge de la majorité légale ou qui ne remplit pas les conditions d'âge requises pour une activité donnée.

1. Not of legal age B1 formal

   Describes a person who is below the age established by law for certain activities, such as drinking, driving, or voting.

   • The club does not admit underage patrons.
   • It is illegal to sell alcohol to underage individuals.
   • Underage drivers are not permitted to operate a vehicle without a licensed adult.

   🇫🇷Mineur (qui n'a pas l'âge légal)

   Synonymes: juvenileminor

   Antonymes: adultof age

2. Dependent due to youth B2 formal

   Relating to a young person who is legally dependent on adults for care and support.

   • The program provides assistance for underage children in foster care.
   • Underage dependents are covered under their parents' health insurance.
   • The law protects underage workers from exploitation.

   🇫🇷Mineur (juridiquement dépendant)

   Synonymes: juvenileminor

• more underage comparative form
• most underage superlative form