English–French

“youth” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒœnɛs/

Example

La jeunesse est pleine d'énergie.

Youth is full of energy.

Illustration for jeunesse (youth)

How to say “youth” in French

“Youth” in French is jeunesse.

A time of young energy and enthusiasm, and the young people who belong to it.

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

Example sentences with jeunesse

Il veut garder sa jeunesse.

He wants to keep his youth.

Tips for using jeunesse

  • Jeunesse can mean youth as a life stage or young people collectively, while adolescence refers more narrowly to the teenage period.

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