youth

• Nom désignant la période de la vie entre l'enfance et l'âge adulte, ou l'ensemble des jeunes gens.

A noun referring to the period between childhood and adulthood, or young people collectively.

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1. A2formal

   A young person, especially a young man or boy between childhood and adulthood.

   jeune homme

   • The youth helped the elderly woman cross the street.
   • A group of youths was playing football in the park.
   • He was a promising youth in the local sports club.

   Synonymesadolescentboyjuvenileladminorstriplingteenageryoung personyoungster

   Antonymesadulteldersenior

2. Period of being youngB1formal

   The time of life when one is young, especially the period between childhood and maturity.

   jeunesse

   • She spent her youth traveling around Europe.
   • In his youth, he was an excellent athlete.
   • Those were the happiest days of my youth.

   Synonymesadolescenceboyhoodgirlhoodimmaturityjuvenescenceminorityyouthfulness

   Antonymesadulthoodagematurityold agesenescence

3. Young people collectivelyB1formal

   Young people considered as a group.

   jeunesse (ensemble des jeunes)

   • Youth unemployment is a major problem in the city.
   • The organization aims to support disadvantaged youth.
   • Today's youth face different challenges than previous generations.

   Synonymesyoung

   Antonymesold