cradle in French
cradle in French is berceau, bers, bercer — cradle means a small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
cradle in French
berceau
bers
A framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship.
bercer
(transitive) To rock (a baby to sleep).
What does "cradle" mean?
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noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
"She rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep."
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noun The place or time where something began and was nurtured early on.
"Mesopotamia is often called the cradle of civilization."
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verb To hold something gently and protectively, as if rocking a baby.
"He cradled the injured bird in his hands."
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cradle in a sentence
- She rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep.
- The antique wooden cradle had been in the family for generations.
- Mesopotamia is often called the cradle of civilization.
- The garage was the cradle of the company's first products.
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What is "cradle" in French?
"cradle" in French is berceau, bers, bercer. cradle means: A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
How do you use "cradle" in a sentence?
Example: "She rocked the cradle until the baby fell asleep." In French, "cradle" is berceau, bers, bercer.
Are there other ways to say "cradle" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "cradle": berceau, bers, bercer.
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