birth

• Nom désignant l'acte ou le processus de venir au monde, ou le commencement de l'existence de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the act or process of being born, or the beginning of existence.

1. The act of being bornA1formal

   The process of a baby or young animal coming out of its mother's body.

   naissance

   • The birth of her son was a joyful event.
   • She gave birth to twins at the hospital.
   • The birth of the calf was captured on video.

   Synonymesnativity

   Antonymesdeath

2. Origin or beginningB2formal

   The start or origin of something.

   naissance (origine)

   • The birth of the internet changed communication forever.
   • This marked the birth of a new political movement.
   • The birth of modern science occurred during the Renaissance.

   Synonymesbeginningcommencementdawnemergencegenesisinceptionoriginrootsourcestart

   Antonymesconclusiondeathendfinishtermination

3. Family backgroundB1formal

   A person's family origin or social status at birth.

   Origine familiale

   • She was of noble birth.
   • He is a musician by birth.
   • Her birth in a small town shaped her humble character.

   Synonymesancestrybackgroundblooddescentextractionfamilylineageoriginparentagepedigreestock

• Verbe désignant le processus de mettre au monde un enfant ou une progéniture, ou la création de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving birth to a child or offspring, or to bring something into existence.

1. To give birthB2formal

   To bring a child or young animal into existence.

   donner naissance

   • She birthed twins at the hospital.
   • The mare birthed a healthy foal last night.
   • Many women choose to birth at home with a midwife.

   Synonymesbearbring forthdeliverhaveproduce