English–French

“teenage years” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/adolesɑ̃s/

Example

Son adolescence a été difficile.

His teenage years were difficult.

Illustration for adolescence (teenage years)

How to say “teenage years” in French

“Teenage years” in French is adolescence.

A changing passage where a child gradually develops adult emotional, social, and bodily patterns.

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

Example sentences with adolescence

J'ai rencontré beaucoup d'amis pendant mon adolescence.

I met many friends during my adolescence.

Tips for using adolescence

  • Adolescence is feminine in French: use l'adolescence, à l'adolescence, and son adolescence.

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