English–French
“teenager” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ado/
Example
L'ado écoute de la musique.
The teenager listens to music.
How to say “teenager” in French
“Teenager” in French is ado.
A school-age youth navigating rapid physical, emotional, and social change.
Example sentences with ado
Les ados se retrouvent au parc le soir.
The teens get together at the park in the evening.
Tips for using ado
- The plural 'les ados' is common in everyday French, while 'les adolescents' has a more formal tone.
Other French words for “teenager”
De nombreux adolescents cherchent un emploi pour l'été.
Many teenagers are looking for a summer job.
