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French word
fertilisation
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛʁtilizasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounfertilization
Example
La fertilisation des fleurs nécessite souvent des insectes.
The fertilization of flowers often requires insects.
More examples
La fertilisation des ovules peut être observée au microscope.
The fertilization of eggs can be observed under a microscope.
Core concept
A process that creates fertility by supplying nutrients to soil or bringing sperm and egg together.
Common phrases
fertilisation des ovules
fertilization of eggs
fertilisation artificielle
artificial fertilization
Similar words
fécondation: The biological process in which an egg and sperm unite to form a fertilized egg.
engrais: A substance mixed into soil to help plants grow.
pollinisation: The transfer of pollen from one flower to another.
Definition in French
Action d'apporter des éléments nutritifs à un sol pour le rendre fertile ; en biologie, désigne aussi la fusion d'un spermatozoïde et d'un ovule.
Word origin
French fertilisation derives from fertiliser, 'to make fertile', with the suffix -ation; fertiliser comes from Latin fertilis, 'fruitful'.
Usage tips
- The feminine noun takes la: la fertilisation; context such as du sol or in vitro identifies the intended sense.