wean in French
wean in French is sevrer, déshabituer — wean means to gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
wean in French
sevrer
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.
déshabituer
(transitive, by extension, normally "wean off") To cause to quit something to which one is addicted, dependent, or habituated.
What does "wean" mean?
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verb To gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
"They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months."
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verb To gradually break a habit or dependence.
"The company is trying to wean itself off fossil fuels."
wean in a sentence
- They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months.
- The company is trying to wean itself off fossil fuels.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "wean" in French?
"wean" in French is sevrer, déshabituer. wean means: To gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on milk, switching it to other food.
How do you use "wean" in a sentence?
Example: "They began to wean the baby onto solid food at six months." In French, "wean" is sevrer, déshabituer.
Are there other ways to say "wean" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wean": sevrer, déshabituer.
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