English–French

“young” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒœn/

Example

Il est jeune.

He is young.

Illustration for jeune (young)

How to say “young” in French

“Young” in French is jeune.

Someone or something marked by youth, whether through age, appearance, or youthful qualities.

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

Example sentences with jeune

Elle paraît jeune pour son âge.

She looks young for her age.

Tips for using jeune

  • Jeune can function as a noun in les jeunes, a common phrase for young people.

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