cadet
youngest; younger sibling
Intermediate Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ka.dɛ/
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Cultural Note
Historically, the cadet in French noble families received less inheritance than the aîné, leading many younger sons to pursue military or religious careers. The expression 'C'est le cadet de mes soucis' means 'That's the least of my worries.'
📝 Example Sentences
Mon frère cadet a quinze ans.
My younger brother is fifteen.
C'est la cadette de la famille.
She is the youngest in the family.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | cadette |
| masculine | cadet |
| feminine_plural | cadettes |
| masculine_plural | cadets |