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foster in French

foster in French is adoptif, adoptant, adopter — foster means to raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

foster in French

adoptif
adj
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
adoptant
adj
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
adoptif
adj
adopter
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
élever
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
cultiver
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.

What does "foster" mean?

  1. verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
    "They've fostered several children over the years."
  2. verb To help something grow or develop, such as a skill, relationship, or idea.
    "The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students."
  3. adj Describing a family relationship based on care rather than blood, as in foster parent or foster child.
    "She grew up in a loving foster family."
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foster in a sentence

  • They've fostered several children over the years.
  • The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students.
  • The program fosters cooperation between local businesses.
  • She grew up in a loving foster family.

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What is "foster" in French?

"foster" in French is adoptif, adoptant, adopter. foster means: To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

How do you use "foster" in a sentence?

Example: "They've fostered several children over the years." In French, "foster" is adoptif, adoptant, adopter.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "foster": adoptif, adoptant, adopter, élever, cultiver.

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