French · Family & People
enfant
child
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A young human being below the age of puberty.
Example
L'enfant joue dans le jardin.
The child plays in the garden.
Etymology
'Enfant' derives from the Latin 'infans,' meaning 'not speaking,' which has morphed into the contemporary French term for child.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in all contexts, it refers to children in both spoken and written forms, significant in legal, educational, and social settings.
Literary Heritage
Notable references include 'L'Enfant et les sortilèges' by Maurice Ravel, a one-act opera exploring childhood.