French

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Etymology

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From jeune +‎ -esse; found in Old French as juenesce. Less likely from a Vulgar Latin *juvenitia. Compare Italian giovinezza.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʒœ.nɛs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

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jeunesse f (plural jeunesses)

  1. youth
    Coordinate term: vieillesse

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