mating

• Relatif à l'accouplement des animaux pour la reproduction ; qui s'accouple ou sert à l'accouplement.

Relating to the pairing of animals for reproduction.

1. Related to reproductionB2formal

   Describing the process or behavior of animals coming together for reproduction.

   accouplement (relatif à la reproduction)

   • The mating season for deer begins in autumn.
   • Birds perform elaborate mating dances to attract partners.
   • The zoo monitors the mating habits of endangered species.

   Synonymesbreedingcopulatorynuptialreproductivesexual

2. Connecting or pairingC1formal

   Describing parts or components that fit together or are designed to join.

   accouplement / appariement

   • The mating surfaces of the gears must be perfectly aligned.
   • Engineers checked the mating flanges for any gaps.
   • The mating connectors ensure a secure electrical connection.

   Synonymescomplementarycorrespondingcoupledengagingfittinginterlockingjoiningmatchingpaired

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus par lequel deux individus d'une même espèce s'unissent pour se reproduire.

A noun referring to the act or process by which two individuals of a species come together for the purpose of reproduction.

indénombrable

1. Animal reproductionB2formal

   The process by which animals pair for reproduction.

   Accouplement (reproduction animale)

   • The mating season for deer begins in autumn.
   • Birds perform elaborate dances during mating rituals.
   • Scientists observed the mating behavior of penguins.

   Synonymesbreedingcopulationcouplingpairing

2. Pairing or joiningC1formal

   The act of bringing two things together to form a connection.

   accouplement

   • The mating of the two electrical components was successful.
   • Engineers focused on the precise mating of the gears.
   • The mating of the pipes required careful alignment.

   Synonymesconnectioncouplingjoiningmatchingpairingunion

   Antonymesdivisionseparation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'unir ou de se joindre par paires, notamment pour se reproduire ou comme compagnons.

A verb used to indicate the act of pairing or joining together, especially for reproduction or as companions.

1. Breeding or reproductionB2formal

   To come together for the purpose of reproduction, typically used for animals.

   S'accoupler (reproduction)

   • The birds mate in the spring.
   • These two dogs were allowed to mate.
   • Scientists observed how the fish mate in the wild.

   Synonymesbreedcopulatecouplemountpairservice

2. Connect or pairB2formal

   To join or fit together, often used in technical or mechanical contexts.

   accoupler (en mécanique)

   • The two parts mate perfectly to form a seal.
   • The gears mate with each other to transfer motion.
   • The connectors mate securely to prevent disconnection.

   Synonymesconnectcouplejoinlinkmatchpair

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectdisjoinseparate