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young in French

young in French is jeune, petit — young means in an early stage of life; not yet old.

young in French

jeune
adj
petit
noun
(often as if a plural noun) Offspring, especially the immature offspring of animals.

What does "young" mean?

  1. adjective In an early stage of life; not yet old.
    "Their two young children are still in primary school."
  2. adjective Having existed for only a short time; new or immature.
    "The company is young but growing fast."
  3. noun The offspring of an animal, especially when still immature.
    "The lioness fiercely protects her young."
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young in a sentence

  • Their two young children are still in primary school.
  • She looks young for her age.
  • The company is young but growing fast.
  • It's a young industry, so the rules are still being written.

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What is "young" in French?
"young" in French is jeune, petit. young means: In an early stage of life; not yet old.
How do you use "young" in a sentence?
Example: "Their two young children are still in primary school." In French, "young" is jeune, petit.
Are there other ways to say "young" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "young": jeune, petit.
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