What does jeunesse in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word jeunesse in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use jeunesse in French.

The word jeunesse in French means youth, young people, youth, first love, youth hostel, youth centre, when I was young, in my younger days, writings of youth, youthful writings, youthful error, youthful mistake, eternal youth, youthful ardour, ardour of youth, kids will be kids, golden youth, travel broadens the mind, children's literature, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sport, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, youth group, youth club, early youth, enjoy your youth, enjoy being young, make the most of your youth, give a new lease of life, give a new lease of life to, give a new lease of life, give a new lease of life to, youthful dream, Here we go boys and girls!, If youth but knew and age were able. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word jeunesse

youth

nom féminin (fin de l'enfance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sa jeunesse a été joyeuse.
He had a very enjoyable youth.

young people

nom féminin (les jeunes)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Elle est belle, la jeunesse !
Young people are beautiful!

youth

nom féminin (figuré (inexpérience)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce fut une erreur de jeunesse.
It was a youthful mistake.

first love

nom masculin (une des premières personnes aimées)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
On n'oublie jamais son amour de jeunesse.

youth hostel

nom féminin (hôtel bon marché)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce groupe réserva son séjour dans une auberge de jeunesse.
This group booked its holiday in a youth hostel.

youth centre

nom masculin (structure d'accueil pour adolescents) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

when I was young, in my younger days

locution adverbiale (quand j'étais plus jeune)

writings of youth, youthful writings

nom masculin pluriel (premières choses écrites)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

youthful error, youthful mistake

nom féminin (erreur datant et due à sa jeunesse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

eternal youth

nom féminin (jeunesse éternelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

youthful ardour, ardour of youth

nom féminin (énergie débordante) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

kids will be kids

(le temps assagira les jeunes)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

golden youth

nom féminin (jeunesse sans problème)

travel broadens the mind

(les découvertes concourent à l'éducation)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

children's literature

nom féminin (littérature pour enfants)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sport

nom masculin (administration en charge des sports)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

nom masculin et féminin (chef de gouvernement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

youth group, youth club

nom féminin (club)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

early youth

nom féminin (première partie de la jeunesse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

enjoy your youth, enjoy being young, make the most of your youth

locution verbale (s'amuser tant qu'on est jeune)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mais sors, amuse-toi, il faut que tu profites de ta jeunesse !
Go out and have fun; make the most of your youth!

give a new lease of life, give a new lease of life to

locution verbale (redonner de l'énergie à [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette cure a redonné une nouvelle jeunesse à ma mère.

give a new lease of life, give a new lease of life to

locution verbale (figuré (remettre [qch] au goût du jour)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette société a redonné une nouvelle jeunesse à ce produit.

youthful dream

nom masculin (aspiration abandonnée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Here we go boys and girls!

(Allez-y !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

If youth but knew and age were able

(formule de regret)

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