domestication

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel des animaux ou des plantes sont adaptés à la vie en relation étroite avec l'être humain, ou l'état d'animal ou de plante ainsi apprivoisé et élevé sous contrôle humain.

A noun referring to the process of adapting animals or plants for life in close association with humans, or the state of being domesticated, including accommodation to domestic life.

indénombrable

1. Adaptation to human associationB2formal

   The process by which animals or plants adapt to living closely with humans, often through selective breeding.

   domestication

   • The domestication of wolves led to the development of dogs.
   • Early humans began the domestication of wild grains for farming.
   • Domestication changed the behavior and appearance of many species.

   Synonymescultivation

   Antonymeswildness

2. State of being domesticatedB2formal

   The condition of having been tamed or adapted for human use or companionship.

   état de domestication

   • The domestication of cats is believed to have started in the Middle East.
   • Domestication made it easier for humans to manage livestock.
   • The degree of domestication varies among different animal species.

   Synonymestameness

3. Accommodation to domestic lifeC1formal

   The process of becoming accustomed to a household or settled lifestyle.

   Domestication (accommodation à la vie domestique)

   • His domestication after years of travel was a gradual adjustment.
   • She found comfort in the domestication of her new home.
   • Domestication often involves learning routines and responsibilities.

   Synonymesadaptationadjustment

   Antonymessavagerywildness