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generation
UK
/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
generations
pl
UK
/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
Translations
For three generations, the family has lived in the same house.
Depuis trois générations, la famille habite dans la même maison.
It usually takes about a generation for major social changes to take hold.
Il faut généralement environ une génération pour que des changements sociaux majeurs s’installent.
The younger generation is more tech-savvy than the older one.
La jeune génération est plus à l’aise avec la technologie que l’ancienne.
The generation of electricity from renewable sources is increasing.
La production d’électricité à partir de sources renouvelables augmente.
Definitions
The younger generation is more tech-savvy than the older one.
The generation of electricity from renewable sources is increasing.
The family has lived in this house for three generations.
It usually takes about a generation for major social changes to take hold.
UK
/ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a specific generation (e.g., generation gap).
Translations
The generation gap can lead to misunderstandings between parents and teenagers.
Le fossé générationnel peut entraîner des malentendus entre les parents et les adolescents.
Definitions
The generation gap can lead to misunderstandings between parents and teenagers.