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schoolboy

UK
/ˈskuːl.bɔɪ/
US
/ˈskul.bɔɪ/

Translations

schoolboynoun
schoolboys
pl
UK
/ˈskuːl.bɔɪ/
US
/ˈskul.bɔɪ/
The schoolboy hurried to catch the bus so he wouldn't be late for class.
L’écolier se dépêcha pour attraper le bus afin de ne pas être en retard en classe.
Additional translations
élèveS’emploie plus largement pour un garçon scolarisé, notamment dans le registre courant.
Synonyms
student
pupil
boy
scholar
learner
schoolboyadjective
UK
/ˈskuːl.bɔɪ/
US
/ˈskuːl.bɔɪ/
Used attributively to describe something characteristic of or suitable for a schoolboy; also figuratively meaning juvenile or immature.
puérilPour exprimer l’idée d’immaturité ou de naïveté.
He apologized for the schoolboy error he made during the presentation.
Il s’est excusé pour l’erreur puérile qu’il a commise pendant la présentation.
Additional translations
d’écolierPour le sens « relatif aux écoliers ».
Synonyms
boyish
schoolboyish
juvenile
youthful
adolescent
childish
puerile
immature
callow
inexperienced
green
naive
amateurish
unsophisticated

Definitions

schoolboynoun
A boy who attends school.
The schoolboy hurried to catch the bus so he wouldn't be late for class.
A male student, typically in primary or secondary education.
The schoolboy was excited to participate in the science fair.
schoolboyadjective
Characteristic of or appropriate to a schoolboy; juvenile or immature.
He apologized for the schoolboy error he made during the presentation.
Relating to or intended for schoolboys.
He wore a classic schoolboy cap as part of the uniform.
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