English–French

“younger” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kadɛ/

Example

Mon frère cadet habite à Paris.

My younger brother lives in Paris.

Illustration for cadet (younger)

How to say “younger” in French

“Younger” in French is cadet.

A later-born member standing behind an older member in the order of a family or group.

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

Example sentences with cadet

Je présente mon frère cadet à mes amis.

I introduce my younger brother to my friends.

Tips for using cadet

  • The adjective agrees in gender and number: frère cadet, soeur cadette, frères cadets, and soeurs cadettes.

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