enfant
child
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.fɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
France has one of the highest birth rates in Europe, partly due to generous family policies including allocations familiales (family allowances). The word enfant can refer to both boys and girls regardless of its masculine grammatical gender.
📝 Example Sentences
Ils ont trois enfants.
They have three children.
C'est un enfant très sage.
He is a very well-behaved child.
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