English–French

“generation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeneʁasjɔ̃/

Example

Cette génération utilise les smartphones depuis toujours.

This generation has always used smartphones.

Illustration for génération (generation)

How to say “generation” in French

“Generation” in French is génération.

A time-linked group of people whose common era helps shape similar habits, values, and cultural references.

Full entry for génération: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with génération

Les générations n'ont pas toujours les mêmes valeurs.

Generations do not always have the same values.

Tips for using génération

  • In de ma génération, the noun can refer to people or to things associated with their era, depending on the context.

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