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adopté (noun)

A child who has been adopted; adopted child.

💬 Example

"L'enfant adopté a trouvé une famille aimante."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a person, 'ADAM', who is so loving and responsible that he 'OPENS' his heart and home to a child, thus 'AD-OP-TÉ...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'adopté' for a foster child. → Enfant placé / Enfant en foyer

Confusing 'adopté' (noun) with 'adopter' (verb). → Il est un<strong> adopté</strong>. (He is an adoptee.) vs. Il a adopté un enfant. (He adopted a child.)

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