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Teen
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Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
ado, adolescent, jeune adulte
Teen meanings in French
ado
Example:
My brother is a teen and loves video games.
Mon frère est un ado et adore les jeux vidéo.
Teenagers often go to the mall on weekends.
Les ados vont souvent au centre commercial le week-end.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to individuals aged approximately 13 to 19 years.
Note: The term 'ado' is commonly used in everyday conversation and informal writing.
adolescent
Example:
The adolescent years can be challenging.
Les années d'adolescence peuvent être difficiles.
Adolescents often experience many changes.
Les adolescents subissent souvent de nombreux changements.
Usage: formalContext: Used in psychological or educational contexts to discuss development.
Note: The term 'adolescent' is more formal and often used in academic or professional settings.
jeune adulte
Example:
Many teens transition to young adults after high school.
Beaucoup d'ados passent à jeunes adultes après le lycée.
Young adults face different challenges than teens.
Les jeunes adultes font face à des défis différents de ceux des ados.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to the age group that is transitioning from teenage years to adulthood.
Note: 'Jeune adulte' specifically refers to those who are in their late teens to early twenties.
Teen's synonyms
adolescent
An adolescent refers to a young person who is in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically around the ages of 13 to 19.
Example: The adolescent girl was excited about her upcoming birthday.
Note: While 'teen' specifically refers to the age range of 13 to 19, 'adolescent' encompasses a broader range of development during the teenage years.
youth
Youth generally refers to young people, especially those in the period between childhood and adulthood.
Example: The youth of today are facing unique challenges in the digital age.
Note: Unlike 'teen,' which specifies the age range of 13 to 19, 'youth' can encompass a wider age range and may include individuals in their early twenties.
youngster
A youngster is a young person, often used in a more informal or affectionate way to refer to children or teenagers.
Example: The group of youngsters enjoyed playing soccer in the park.
Note: While 'teen' specifically denotes individuals between 13 and 19, 'youngster' can refer to children or teenagers more broadly.
Teen expressions, common phrases
Teenager
A teenager refers to a person between the ages of 13 and 19.
Example: Teenagers often face peer pressure in high school.
Note: Teenager specifically refers to individuals in the age group, whereas 'teen' is a general term for the age range.
Teenage years
The period of life between 13 and 19 years of age.
Example: The teenage years are a time of significant growth and development.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to the entire span of ages between 13 and 19.
Teenage rebellion
A stage in adolescence where individuals resist or defy authority.
Example: Many teenagers go through a phase of teenage rebellion against authority figures.
Note: This phrase describes a common behavior during the teenage years.
Teenage angst
Feelings of anxiety, frustration, or confusion typical of teenagers.
Example: She expressed her teenage angst through writing poetry.
Note: This phrase captures the emotional turmoil often experienced during adolescence.
Teenage crush
Strong romantic feelings towards someone during adolescence.
Example: He had a teenage crush on his classmate for years.
Note: This phrase highlights the intensity of feelings during the teenage years.
Teenage pregnancy
Pregnancy occurring in a female between the ages of 13 and 19.
Example: Teenage pregnancy can have significant social and economic consequences.
Note: This phrase specifically denotes pregnancy during the teenage years.
Teenage dream
An idealistic or romantic aspiration typically held during adolescence.
Example: She always dreamed of becoming a famous singer as a teenage dream.
Note: This phrase represents the hopes and aspirations unique to the teenage years.
Teenage wasteland
A derogatory term referring to a place or situation perceived as being dominated by teenagers and lacking value.
Example: Some consider the internet to be a teenage wasteland of meaningless content.
Note: This phrase carries a negative connotation regarding the environment or content associated with teenagers.
Teen everyday (slang) expressions
Tween
A term used to describe a child who is between the ages of approximately 10 to 12 years old, bridging the gap between childhood and adolescence.
Example: She is a tween, not quite a teenager but no longer a child.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it specifically refers to the age group between childhood and adolescence.
Teeny-bopper
A term used to describe young teenage girls who are fans of pop music, often characterized by their enthusiastic and sometimes superficial interest in celebrities.
Example: The concert was filled with teeny-boppers dancing and singing along to the music.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it specifically refers to young teenage girls with a particular interest in pop culture and music.
Tweens
A term used to collectively refer to children between the ages of approximately 10 to 12 years old, who are considered too old for children's activities but not yet teenagers.
Example: The store has a section dedicated to tweens, offering trendy clothes for pre-teens.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it refers to a specific age group bridging childhood and adolescence.
Teenybopper
Similar to 'teeny-bopper', this term is used to describe young teenage girls who are fans of pop culture, music, and celebrities, and often display a youthful and enthusiastic demeanor.
Example: She acted like a teenybopper, giggling and blushing in front of the boy she likes.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it specifically refers to teenage girls with a keen interest in pop culture and a youthful persona.
Tweener
A term used to describe someone or something that is in between two categories or groups, not fitting neatly into either.
Example: He's a tweener on the basketball court, not quite a forward, not quite a guard.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it signifies being in an intermediate or transitional state between two distinct identities.
Teeny
An informal term used to describe something extremely small or diminutive.
Example: The little cat was so tiny and teeny, it fit in the palm of my hand.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it denotes a smaller or more petite version of something.
Teenybop
A term used to describe a pop song or style that appeals to a young teenage audience, typically characterized by its upbeat and catchy nature.
Example: The band's latest song is a catchy teenybop that has been climbing the charts.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it refers to a specific genre or style of music aimed at a young teenage demographic.
Teen - Examples
She is a typical teen who loves to hang out with her friends.
Elle est une adolescente typique qui aime passer du temps avec ses amis.
The movie is about the struggles of a group of teens in high school.
Le film parle des luttes d'un groupe d'adolescents au lycée.
As a teen, I used to spend hours listening to music in my room.
En tant qu'adolescente, je passais des heures à écouter de la musique dans ma chambre.
Teen grammar
Teen - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: teen
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): teen
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): teens
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): teen
Syllables, Separation and Stress
teen Contains 1 syllables: teen
Phonetic transcription: ˈtēn
teen , ˈtēn (The red syllable is stressed)
Teen - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
teen: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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