nursery in French
nursery in French is crèche, pouponnière, pépinière — nursery means a place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.
nursery in French
crèche
crèche
(countable) A place where nursing or the raising of children is carried on.
pouponnière
(countable) A place where nursing or the raising of children is carried on.
pépinière
(horticulture) A place where young shrubs, trees, vines, etc., are cultivated for transplanting, or (more generally) made available for public sale, a garden centre; also (obsolete) a plantation of young trees.
What does "nursery" mean?
- noun A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.
- noun Especially in European countries: a room or area in a household set apart for the care of children.
- noun An institution for small children who not yet have begun primary school during daytime (when their parents work); a daycare centre.
- noun The first year of pre-school.
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What is "nursery" in French?
"nursery" in French is crèche, pouponnière, pépinière. nursery means: A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.
Are there other ways to say "nursery" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "nursery": crèche, pouponnière, pépinière.
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