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adolescent

UK
/ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/
US
/ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/

Translations

adolescentnoun
adolescents
pl
UK
/ˌæd.əˈles.ənt/
US
/ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/
adolescentJeune de sexe masculin ; emploi standard.
The adolescent struggled with balancing schoolwork and social life.
L’adolescent avait du mal à concilier les devoirs et la vie sociale.
Additional translations
adoFamilier.
adolescenteJeune de sexe féminin.
Synonyms
pubescent
teenager
youth
juvenile
youngster
minor
adolescentadjective
more adolescent
Comp.
most adolescent
Super.
UK
/ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/
US
/ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/
puérilFiguré, pour un comportement ou une attitude immatures.
Her adolescent approach to problem-solving was not suitable for the corporate environment.
Son approche puérile de la résolution des problèmes ne convenait pas au monde de l’entreprise.
adolescentSe dit de ce qui est propre à l’adolescence ou caractéristique des adolescents.
His adolescent humor often made the adults roll their eyes.
Son humour adolescent faisait souvent lever les yeux au ciel aux adultes.
naissantPour un état, un système ou une institution encore au début de son développement.
The country's adolescent democracy was still taking shape.
La démocratie naissante du pays était encore en train de prendre forme.
Additional translations
immatureFiguré, pour souligner un manque de maturité.
embryonnairePour un développement très précoce, encore peu abouti.
Synonyms
teenage
juvenile
immature
pubescent
youthful

Definitions

adolescentnoun
A young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.
The adolescent struggled with balancing schoolwork and social life.
adolescentadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the period of adolescence, typically describing behavior or attitudes that are typical of teenagers.
His adolescent humor often made the adults roll their eyes.
Immature or juvenile in behavior or thought, often used to describe someone who is acting in a way that is not fully grown-up.
Her adolescent approach to problem-solving was not suitable for the corporate environment.
In an early stage of development; not yet fully mature.
The country's adolescent democracy was still taking shape.
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