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mature

mature, ripe

adjective mah-TOOR Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Latin maturus (ripe, timely)

Usage Note

Mature is invariable in gender in its written form, applying to both masculine and feminine nouns (un homme mature, une femme mature). It is used for both physical ripeness and emotional/intellectual maturity. The more traditional French word for emotional maturity is mûr/mûre, making mature a somewhat anglicised alternative that is widely accepted in modern usage.

Examples

"Elle a un caractère mature pour son âge."

Natural Translation

She has a mature character for her age.

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