breeding in French
breeding in French is élevage, insémination, copulation — breeding means the controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.
breeding in French
élevage
Propagation of offspring through sexual reproduction.
insémination
The act of insemination by natural or artificial means.
copulation
The act of copulation in animals.
What does "breeding" mean?
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noun The controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.
"Careful breeding of racehorses requires patience, good records and a lot of knowledge."
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noun Refined manners and upbringing, especially as a mark of a privileged background.
"You could tell her breeding from her graceful, polite way of speaking to strangers."
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breeding in a sentence
- Careful breeding of racehorses requires patience, good records and a lot of knowledge.
- Selective breeding has changed dogs enormously over centuries.
- You could tell her breeding from her graceful, polite way of speaking to strangers.
- In the novel, the family prides itself on its breeding and its impeccable table manners.
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What is "breeding" in French?
"breeding" in French is élevage, insémination, copulation. breeding means: The controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.
How do you use "breeding" in a sentence?
Example: "Careful breeding of racehorses requires patience, good records and a lot of knowledge." In French, "breeding" is élevage, insémination, copulation.
Are there other ways to say "breeding" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "breeding": élevage, insémination, copulation.
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