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breed in French

breed in French is race, se reproduire, engendrer — breed means to produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.

breed in French

race
noun
se reproduire
verb
se reproduire
verb
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
engendrer
verb
To produce offspring sexually; to bear young.
élever
verb

What does "breed" mean?

  1. verb To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
    "Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked."
  2. verb To keep and mate animals deliberately, aiming to produce specific traits in their offspring.
    "She breeds spaniels for show competitions."
  3. verb To cause or lead to something, especially something negative, over time.
    "Poverty can breed resentment."
  4. noun A particular type of animal (or occasionally plant) within a species, produced through selective mating.
    "The Labrador is one of the most popular dog breeds."

breed in a sentence

  • Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked.
  • These birds breed once a year in spring.
  • She breeds spaniels for show competitions.
  • Farmers breed cattle for higher milk yields.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breed" in French?

"breed" in French is race, se reproduire, engendrer. breed means: To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.

How do you use "breed" in a sentence?

Example: "Rabbits breed quickly if left unchecked." In French, "breed" is race, se reproduire, engendrer.

Are there other ways to say "breed" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "breed": race, se reproduire, engendrer, élever.

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