French Conversation · Level 13
89 words
French word
adoption
Pronunciation
IPA/adɔpsjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounadoption
Example
L'adoption de leur fille a rendu la famille heureuse.
The adoption of their daughter made the family happy.
More examples
La mairie organise une session d'information sur la procédure d'adoption.
City hall is organizing an information session on the adoption procedure.
Core concept
A deliberate choice that gives a person, practice, or rule official belonging in a new group.
Common phrases
procédure d'adoption
adoption procedure
l'adoption d'un enfant
adoption of a child
adoption internationale
international adoption
Similar words
placement: The placement of a child in an institution or foster home for care.
accueil: The act of welcoming and providing protection or care for a person or child.
acceptation: The act of accepting and approving a proposal or idea.
adhésion: Support for an opinion or group, often involving participation.
Definition in French
Fait de choisir et d'intégrer officiellement quelque chose ou quelqu'un comme appartenant à soi, en particulier un enfant.
Word origin
Adoption entered French through Latin adoptionem, the noun related to adoptare, meaning 'to take as one's own'.
Usage tips
- Adoption d'une loi refers to a law's passage, not to taking a child into a family.