French word

procréation

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁokʁeasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreproduction

Example

Ils ont discuté de la procréation.

They discussed reproduction.

Illustration for procréation (reproduction)

More examples

Beaucoup de couples se renseignent en matière de procréation.

Many couples are seeking information regarding reproduction.

Core concept

A living lineage carried from conception through pregnancy to the birth of a new individual.

Common phrases

  • procréation assistée

    assisted reproduction

  • en matière de procréation

    regarding reproduction

Similar words

conception: The fertilization or implantation that begins a pregnancy.
grossesse: The state of carrying a developing fetus in the womb.
naissance: The event in which a child leaves the womb and is born.

Definition in French

Processus biologique par lequel des organismes engendrent des descendants, incluant la conception, la gestation et la naissance.

Word origin

French procréation comes from Latin procreatio, from procreare, meaning to bring forth or beget, formed from pro- and creare, to create.

Usage tips

  • Procréation is a formal or academic noun, while everyday French often uses avoir des enfants for having children.

Other meanings

  • breedingnoun
  • procreationnoun

Opposites

  • infertilitéinfertilitynoun

Related words

  • procréerprocreateverb

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