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nurture in French

nurture in French is éduquer, élever, nourrir — nurture means care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.

nurture in French

éduquer
noun
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
élever
noun
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
nourrir
verb
To nourish or nurse.
alimenter
verb
(figuratively, by extension) To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.
favoriser
verb
(figuratively, by extension) To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.

What does "nurture" mean?

  1. noun Care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.
    "The plants thrived under her careful nurture."
  2. noun The environmental and social influences on a person's development, as opposed to inherited traits.
    "The debate over nature versus nurture is far from settled."
  3. verb To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
    "The teacher nurtured her students' curiosity from an early age."
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nurture in a sentence

  • The plants thrived under her careful nurture.
  • The debate over nature versus nurture is far from settled.
  • The teacher nurtured her students' curiosity from an early age.
  • He had nurtured the small business for over a decade.

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What is "nurture" in French?

"nurture" in French is éduquer, élever, nourrir. nurture means: Care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop.

How do you use "nurture" in a sentence?

Example: "The plants thrived under her careful nurture." In French, "nurture" is éduquer, élever, nourrir.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "nurture": éduquer, élever, nourrir, alimenter, favoriser.

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