sire in French
sire in French is saillir — sire means the male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
sire in French
saillir
(transitive, of a male) To father; to beget.
What does "sire" mean?
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noun The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
"The foal's sire was a champion racehorse."
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noun A formal or old-fashioned way of addressing a king or other male sovereign.
"The knight bowed and said, "As you wish, sire.""
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verb To father offspring, especially said of male animals.
"The stallion has sired several award-winning colts."
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sire in a sentence
- The foal's sire was a champion racehorse.
- The knight bowed and said, "As you wish, sire."
- The stallion has sired several award-winning colts.
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What is "sire" in French?
"sire" in French is saillir. sire means: The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
How do you use "sire" in a sentence?
Example: "The foal's sire was a champion racehorse." In French, "sire" is saillir.
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