adolescence

Signification

The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˌædəˈlɛsəns/

Étymologie

From Middle English adolescence, from Old French adolescence, from Latin adolēscentia, from adolēscēns (“young”); see adolescent.

Phrases

Fred Deakin was a fan of the group in his adolescence .

Fred Deakin était un fan du groupe dans son adolescence.