English–French

“teenager” in French

French

Alsoadolescent

Pronunciation

IPA/ado/

Example

L'ado écoute de la musique.

The teenager listens to music.

Illustration for ado (teenager)

How to say “teenager” in French

“Teenager” in French is ado.

A school-age youth navigating rapid physical, emotional, and social change.

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

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.

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