French Conversation · Level 182
15 words
French word
engendrer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃ʒɑ̃dʁe/
Meaning
- verbcause
Example
Ce choix peut engendrer des problèmes.
This choice can cause problems.
More examples
Cette décision pourrait engendrer des malentendus entre collègues.
This decision could cause misunderstandings between colleagues.
Core concept
A source giving rise to a new result, physical or abstract.
Common phrases
engendrer des conséquences
bring about consequences
engendrer un débat
spark a debate
engendrer des malentendus
cause misunderstandings
Similar words
causer: Causes an event or state to occur.
provoquer: Triggers a strong reaction or creates a problem.
entraîner: Results in another event following the first.
susciter: Creates interest or raises questions.
Definition in French
Faire naître ou entraîner quelque chose comme conséquence d'une action ou d'une situation.
Word origin
The French verb engendrer developed from Old French engendrer and ultimately from Latin ingenerare, related to gignere, 'to beget' or 'produce'.
Usage tips
- Engendrer is more formal than common verbs such as causer or provoquer and often appears with abstract results or consequences.