English–French

“adoption” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/adɔpsjɔ̃/

Example

L'adoption de leur fille a rendu la famille heureuse.

The adoption of their daughter made the family happy.

Illustration for adoption (adoption)

How to say “adoption” in French

“Adoption” in French is adoption.

A deliberate choice that gives a person, practice, or rule official belonging in a new group.

Full entry for adoption: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adoption

La mairie organise une session d'information sur la procédure d'adoption.

City hall is organizing an information session on the adoption procedure.

Tips for using adoption

  • Adoption d'une loi refers to a law's passage, not to taking a child into a family.

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