Youth in French 🇫🇷

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Tips to remember the French word ‘jeunesse’:
1. Associate the word ‘jeunesse’ with the English word “youth” as they have a similar meaning and pronunciation.
2. Create visual associations by imagining a group of young people or a youthful atmosphere when you hear or see the word ‘jeunesse’.
3. Practice using the word ‘jeunesse’ in sentences to reinforce its meaning and usage.

Explanations:
‘Jeunesse’ is a feminine noun in French that refers to youth, the period of life between childhood and adulthood. It encompasses the characteristics, traits, and experiences associated with being young.

Other words that mean the same as ‘jeunesse’:
1. Jeunes
2. Jeunisme (slang term, negative connotation referring to an excessive focus on youth)

Alternate meanings and slang:
In certain contexts, ‘jeunesse’ can also be used to imply a sense of energy, vitality, or freshness, similar to the English expression “youthfulness”. It can be used in a metaphorical sense to describe something as being new or recent.

Examples of sentences using ‘jeunesse’:
1. La jeunesse est l’avenir du pays. (Youth is the future of the country.)
2. J’ai toujours apprécié l’énergie de la jeunesse. (I have always appreciated the energy of youth.)
3. Cette chanson rappelle ma jeunesse. (This song reminds me of my youth.)

Note: Remember to use ‘jeunesse’ when referring to the concept of youth in general. However, when using it to describe a specific group of young people, the plural form ‘jeunes’ is used.

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jeunesse info.

Tips to remember the French word “jeunesse”:
– Associate “jeunesse” with “young” in English. They both start with a “j” sound (although it’s pronounced differently), and “jeunesse” is related to being young.
– Break down the word “jeunesse”: “jeune” means young in French, and the suffix “-esse” can remind you of a state or quality.
– Think of the English word “juvenile” which is similar to “jeune” and relates to youth.

Explanations:
– “Jeunesse” means “youth” as in the period of being young or the collective term for young people.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Adolescence” is another French word that denotes the period of being a teenager, which is part of youth.
– “La fleur de l’âge” is a French phrase that refers to the prime of youth.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Jeunesse” itself doesn’t have a prominent slang meaning, but it can sometimes be used ironically to refer to someone who is behaving childishly or recklessly.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– La jeunesse d’aujourd’hui est très connectée. (Today’s youth are very connected.)
– Il garde un esprit de jeunesse, malgré son âge. (He keeps a youthful spirit, despite his age.)
– Les problèmes de la jeunesse sont souvent ignorés par les politiques. (The problems of the youth are often ignored by politicians.)
– Cette chanson parle de l’insouciance de la jeunesse. (This song talks about the carefreeness of youth.)
– Les centres de jeunesse offrent des activités après l’école. (Youth centers offer after-school activities.)

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