No. 4,376 in French
gamin
A young boy or child, often mischievous or cheeky.
In a sentence
Le gamin joue au parc tous les jours.
The kid plays in the park every day.
In this sentence, 'gamin' refers to a young boy in an informal or colloquial way, highlighting an innocent and playful character.
Ce gamin a un talent incroyable pour le dessin.
This kid has an incredible talent for drawing.
Here, 'gamin' is used to mention a young person in a somewhat affectionately informal manner, shedding light on their emerging abilities.
Il agissait comme un gamin, bien qu'il soit adulte.
He behaved like a child, even though he is an adult.
In this sentence, 'gamin' is utilized metaphorically to describe an adult showing youthful or immature behavior, often playful or naive.
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