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puberté

puberty

noun poo-behr-TEH Rare

Origin: Latin pubertas

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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