B2 noun Neutre

adolescence

/ˌæd.əˈles.əns/

Adolescence is the transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood. It is a time characterized by significant biological changes and the search for a personal identity.

Exemples

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Most people remember their adolescence as a time of self-discovery and changing friendships.

Most individuals recall their teenage years as a period for finding themselves and making new friends.

2

The government has implemented new policies to support mental health during adolescence.

The state has introduced rules to help with the emotional well-being of young people in their transition to adulthood.

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Adolescence was such a rollercoaster; I’m glad those years are finally behind me!

Being a teenager was very emotional and unstable; I am happy that time of my life is over.

Famille de mots

Nom
adolescence
Adjectif
adolescent
Apparenté
adolescent
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Add-a-lesson': During adolescence, you 'add a lesson' every day as you learn how to grow from a child into an adult.

Quiz rapide

Many psychological changes occur during the transition from childhood to ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adolescence

Exemples

1

Most people remember their adolescence as a time of self-discovery and changing friendships.

everyday

Most individuals recall their teenage years as a period for finding themselves and making new friends.

2

The government has implemented new policies to support mental health during adolescence.

formal

The state has introduced rules to help with the emotional well-being of young people in their transition to adulthood.

3

Adolescence was such a rollercoaster; I’m glad those years are finally behind me!

informal

Being a teenager was very emotional and unstable; I am happy that time of my life is over.

4

Current research focuses on the neurological development that occurs during late adolescence.

academic

Scientific studies are currently looking at how the brain grows during the final years of being a teenager.

5

The brand is targeting consumers in their late adolescence to build early brand loyalty.

business

The company is trying to sell products to older teenagers so they will continue to like the brand in the future.

Famille de mots

Nom
adolescence
Adjectif
adolescent
Apparenté
adolescent

Collocations courantes

early adolescence the beginning part of the teenage years
reach adolescence to arrive at the age of being a teenager
prolonged adolescence an extended period of acting or living like a teenager
transition into adolescence the process of moving from childhood to being a teenager
during adolescence throughout the period of being a teenager

Phrases Courantes

troubled adolescence

a difficult time during the teenage years

the throes of adolescence

being in the middle of the most intense part of being a teenager

a stage of adolescence

a specific part of the developmental process of a young person

Souvent confondu avec

adolescence vs puberty

Puberty refers specifically to physical and biological changes, whereas adolescence refers to the broader social and psychological period.

adolescence vs adolescent

Adolescence is the name of the period of time, while an adolescent is the person who is going through that period.

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Notes d'usage

Adolescence is a neutral to formal noun used to describe the developmental stage. While 'teenage years' is more common in casual conversation, 'adolescence' is the standard term in psychology, medicine, and education.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the word 'adolescent' (the person) when they mean 'adolescence' (the time period). Ensure you use the '-ence' ending for the abstract concept.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Add-a-lesson': During adolescence, you 'add a lesson' every day as you learn how to grow from a child into an adult.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'adolescere', which means 'to grow up' or 'to ripen'.

Modèles grammaticaux

It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general state or period of life. It can be modified by adjectives like 'early', 'mid', or 'late' to specify timing. It often follows prepositions like 'during' or 'throughout'.
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Contexte culturel

In many modern cultures, adolescence is viewed as a distinct phase of identity formation and rebellion, often celebrated or marked by 'coming-of-age' rituals.

Quiz rapide

Many psychological changes occur during the transition from childhood to ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adolescence

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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