Translation
childhood
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Word origin
From Latin infantia ('inability to speak, early childhood'), from infans ('not speaking'), built on in- ('not') and the verb fari ('to speak'). English 'infancy' and 'infant' come from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- infantia
- English cognates
- infancy, infant, infantry
Grammar
Examples
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I spent my whole childhood in the countryside.
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She has very good memories of her childhood.
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Since childhood he has dreamed of becoming a pilot.
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This house was the setting of my childhood.
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Childhood friends are often the most loyal.
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enfance: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the French word "enfance" (childhood): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 11: enfance, reconnaissant, précieux and 7 more words.