breeding

• Relatif au processus de reproduction des animaux ou de culture des plantes; désigne aussi l'éducation, les bonnes manières ou le raffinement social.

Relating to the process of producing offspring or the cultivation of plants and animals; also used to describe good manners or social refinement.

1. Producing offspringB2formal

   Relating to the process of producing young animals or plants, or set aside for that purpose.

   reproduction

   • The breeding season for these birds begins in spring.
   • They keep a breeding pair of horses on the farm.
   • The breeding program aims to increase the population of endangered species.

   Synonymesbroodgenerativeprocreativepropagativereproductive

• Nom désignant le processus de reproduction et d'élevage des animaux ou des plantes, notamment pour améliorer ou sélectionner certaines caractéristiques, ou l'éducation et le savoir-vivre résultant d'une bonne éducation.

A noun referring to the process of producing offspring, especially in animals or plants, or to the refinement and good manners resulting from a proper upbringing.

indénombrable

1. Refinement in mannerB2formal

   Elegance and sophistication shown through fine manners and expression.

   Éducation, bonnes manières

   • Her breeding was evident in the way she spoke to everyone.
   • He displayed the breeding of a true gentleman.
   • Their breeding set them apart in high society.

   Synonymescultivationcultureelegancegentilitygracepolishrefinementsophisticationurbanity

   Antonymescoarsenesscrudenessrudenessvulgarity

2. Good upbringingB2formal

   The result of being raised well, especially in terms of knowing correct social behavior.

   Bonnes manières acquises

   • His breeding taught him to always say please and thank you.
   • She credits her breeding for her polite demeanor.
   • Good breeding is often reflected in one's manners.

   Synonymescivilitycourtesycultureetiquettegentilityrefinementupbringing

   Antonymesdiscourtesyrudenessvulgarity

3. Upbringing and socializationB2formal

   The process of helping someone grow up to become an accepted member of the community.

   Éducation (socialisation)

   • The community values the breeding of respectful citizens.
   • Proper breeding involves teaching children social norms.
   • Breeding in this sense is about instilling values.

   Synonymescivilityeducationnurturepolishrearingrefinementtrainingupbringing

   Antonymesignoranceneglectrudeness

4. Animal or plant productionB1formalscientific

   The production of animals or plants through controlled reproduction, often involving inbreeding or hybridization.

   Élevage (production animale ou végétale)

   • Selective breeding has produced many dog breeds.
   • The farm specializes in the breeding of thoroughbred horses.
   • Plant breeding can create more resilient crops.

   Synonymescultivationhusbandrypropagationraisingrearingreproduction

5. ReproductionB2formalscientific

   The sexual activity involved in conceiving and bearing offspring.

   Reproduction

   • The breeding season for these birds begins in spring.
   • Breeding in captivity requires careful monitoring.
   • The study focused on the breeding habits of the species.

   Synonymesmultiplicationprocreationpropagationreproduction

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de reproduction ou de multiplication des animaux et des plantes, souvent dans des conditions contrôlées afin d'obtenir certaines caractéristiques, ainsi que le fait de produire une descendance.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing offspring, or to cause animals or plants to reproduce, often under controlled conditions for specific traits.

verbe irrégulier

1. Produce offspringB1formal

   To cause animals to reproduce, or to produce young.

   reproduire (des animaux)

   • The farmer breeds cattle for their milk.
   • These birds breed in the spring.
   • They are trying to breed a new type of rose.

   Synonymesbegetmultiplyprocreatepropagatereproducespawn

2. Cause or give rise toB2formal

   To cause something to develop or happen, often something negative.

   engendrer, provoquer

   • Poverty often breeds crime.
   • Familiarity breeds contempt.
   • The stagnant water breeds mosquitoes.

   Synonymescausecreateengenderfostergenerateinduceoccasionproducepromptspawn

   Antonymescurbdeterdiscourageinhibitpreventstiflesuppress

3. Mate (especially horses)C1formal

   To cause a male and female animal to mate, especially horses.

   Faire s'accoupler (des chevaux)

   • The stallion was bred with several mares.
   • They bred the champion racehorse with a promising mare.
   • The breeder carefully selects which horses to breed.

   Synonymescouplecovercrossinterbreedmatepairserve