fledgling

UK
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

Translations

fledglingnoun
fledglings
pl
UK
/ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ/
oisillonJeune oiseau qui vient de quitter le nid ou d’apprendre à voler.
The fledgling took its first flight from the nest today.
L’oisillon a pris son premier envol du nid aujourd’hui.
débutantPersonne peu expérimentée ou encore peu développée dans un domaine.
The fledgling was nervous during its first presentation.
Le débutant était nerveux pendant sa première présentation.
Additional translations
jeune pousseSurtout pour une entreprise ou une start-up en phase de démarrage.
fledglingadjective
more fledgling
Comp.
most fledgling
Super.
UK
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
naissantSe dit surtout d’une entreprise, d’un projet ou d’un domaine qui débute.
The fledgling company struggled to find customers.
La société naissante avait du mal à trouver des clients.
Additional translations
jeuneSe dit d’un oiseau tout juste capable de voler.

Definitions

fledglingnoun
A young bird that has just fledged or grown enough feathers to fly.
The fledgling took its first flight from the nest today.
A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.
The fledgling company is still trying to establish its presence in the market.
fledglingadjective
Newly developed or just beginning; inexperienced or untested.
The fledgling company struggled to compete with established brands in the market.
Describing a young bird that has just grown the feathers necessary for flight.
The fledgling sparrow flapped its wings nervously on the branch.