Usage Note
Puberté refers to the biological onset of sexual maturation. It is used in medical, psychological, and everyday contexts. The related adjective pubère (having reached puberty) contrasts with impubère. The phrase à l'âge de la puberté is a common framing in health education.
Examples
"La puberté commence plus tôt chez les filles."
Natural Translation
Puberty begins earlier in girls.

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