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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
noun
Propagation of offspring through sexual reproduction.
insémination
noun
The act of insemination by natural or artificial means.
copulation
noun
The act of copulation in animals.

What does "breeding" mean?

  1. noun The controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.
    "Selective breeding has changed dogs enormously over centuries."
  2. noun Refined manners and upbringing, especially as a mark of a privileged background.
    "His good breeding showed in the way he greeted every guest."
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breeding in a sentence

  • Selective breeding has changed dogs enormously over centuries.
  • The farm specializes in breeding rare cattle.
  • His good breeding showed in the way he greeted every guest.

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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: "Selective breeding has changed dogs enormously over centuries." 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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