English–French
“motherhood” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/matɛʁnite/
Example
La maternité apporte des joies et des défis.
Motherhood brings joys and challenges.
How to say “motherhood” in French
“Motherhood” in French is maternité.
The idea of motherhood made concrete either in maternal care or in a hospital devoted to childbirth.
Example sentences with maternité
Le service de maternité accueille les nouvelles mères.
The maternity ward welcomes new mothers.
Tips for using maternité
- In à la maternité, maternité normally refers to the maternity hospital or ward, while context can make la maternité mean motherhood more generally.