gone
kid, youngster
noun GOHN Rare
Origin: Lyon dialect word, origin uncertain, possibly from Frankish
Usage Note
Gone is a regional term specific to Lyon and the surrounding area, used affectionately for a young boy or child of either gender. It is strongly associated with Lyonnais identity and can be heard in everyday speech in the city. Outside Lyon it is rarely understood.
Examples
"Les gones jouaient dans la cour."
Natural Translation
The kids were playing in the yard.

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