Je suis jeune
The English phrase "I am young" is translated into French as Je suis jeune.
You use Je suis jeune to state that you are young. The related noun Jeunesse means "Youth".
How does it change in a sentence?
When a single person uses Je suis jeune, the adjective jeune remains unchanged in gender or number.
Did you know?
- The word jeune can be used as a noun to refer to a young person, but when it means 'fasting' from food, it is spelled exactly the same way.
- While 'Je suis jeune' describes age, calling a person jeune in certain contexts can actually be a way to describe someone who is 'new' or 'inexperienced' at a job.
- The word je comes from the Latin 'ego', which is the same root used for the English word 'ego'.
Examples in context
- Je suis jeune.I am young.This example demonstrates the use of Je suis jeune.Tatoeba #449035 by Clavain, translation #1078147 by keira_n
- Je suis d'un jeune âge, mais cela ne limite pas mes capacités.I am of a young age, but it doesn't limit my abilities.
- Tu sais, je suis jeune et j'ai encore beaucoup à découvrir.You know, I am young and I still have a lot to discover.
- J'suis jeune, faut en profiter!I'm young, let's enjoy it!
- Je suis jeune et j'ai de grands rêves à réaliser.I am young and I have big dreams to fulfill.
- Je suis jeune, mais je suis très énergique.I am young, but I am very energetic.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are talking about their career goals.
- HugoJe suis jeune et j'ai beaucoup de temps.I am young and I have a lot of time.
- EmmaC'est vrai, Hugo, profite de ta jeunesse.That is true, Hugo, enjoy your youth.
- HugoEst-ce que tu es jeune aussi ?Are you young too?
- EmmaOui, je suis jeune aussi.Yes, I am young too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries je, jeune, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
