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breeding

UK
/ˈbriːdɪŋ/
US
/ˈbridɪŋ/
breeding in

Translations

breedingnoun
breedings
pl
The breeding of horses is a complex and time-consuming process.
La reproduction des chevaux est un processus complexe et long.
éducationDans le sens de bonnes manières, formation sociale ou familiale.
His polite demeanor was a sign of good breeding.
Son attitude polie était le signe d’une bonne éducation.
élevageSurtout pour les animaux.
The breeding of racehorses requires a lot of expertise and patience.
L’élevage des chevaux de course demande beaucoup d’expertise et de patience.
sélectionEn biologie et en agriculture, surtout pour le choix des reproducteurs.
Selective breeding has led to the development of many new plant varieties.
La sélection a permis le développement de nombreuses nouvelles variétés de plantes.
Synonyms
propagation
reproduction
production
raising
cultivation
multiplication
breedinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbriːdɪŋ/
US
/ˈbriːdɪŋ/
Used before nouns to denote relation to reproduction or mating (e.g., "breeding season").
reproducteurS’emploie pour des animaux destinés à la reproduction.
The zoo set up a special enclosure for the breeding pairs.
Le zoo a installé un enclos spécial pour les couples reproducteurs.
Synonyms
rearing
raising
nurturing
propagating
reproducing
procreating
cultivating
breedverb

breeding

Gerund

bred
Past Simple
bred
Past Participle
breeding
Gerund
UK
/briːd/
US
/brid/
éleverPour les animaux ou les plantes élevés de manière contrôlée.
They breed horses for racing.
Ils élèvent des chevaux pour les courses.
se reproduireSens intransitif.
These birds breed in the wetlands every spring.
Ces oiseaux se reproduisent dans les zones humides chaque printemps.
Neglect can breed resentment among team members.
La négligence peut engendrer du ressentiment parmi les membres de l'équipe.
Synonyms
generate
propagate
multiply
produce
raise
rear
cultivate

Definitions

breedingnoun
The process by which animals produce offspring.
The breeding of horses is a complex and time-consuming process.
The activity of controlling the mating and production of offspring in animals or plants.
Selective breeding has led to the development of many new plant varieties.
The rearing and training of animals, especially horses or dogs.
The breeding of racehorses requires a lot of expertise and patience.
The upbringing or education of a person, especially in terms of manners and social behavior.
His polite demeanor was a sign of good breeding.
breedinggerund / present participle
Relating to or intended for reproduction or the production of offspring.
The zoo set up a special enclosure for the breeding pairs.
breedverb
To produce offspring through reproduction.
Farmers often breed cattle to improve their stock.
To cause or bring about a particular quality or condition.
Neglect can breed resentment among team members.
To raise animals or plants in a controlled way to develop particular characteristics.
They breed horses for racing.
(intransitive) To mate and produce offspring.
These birds breed in the wetlands every spring.
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