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“child” in French

enfant
Illustration of "child" in a French cultural setting
A little girl with pigtails laughs as she chases a butterfly across a sunlit park, her parents watching from a nearby be…

Usage note

Enfant refers to any young person from infancy to around age 12. It’s a neutral term and can be used for both boys and girls, making it very common in everyday conversation about kids.

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