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fathering

UK
/ˈfɑːðərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑðɚɪŋ/

Translations

fatheringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɑːðərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑðərɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe qualities or activities relating to the act of being a father.
He displayed strong fathering instincts during the crisis.
Il a manifesté de forts instincts paternels pendant la crise.
Synonyms
fatherly
paternal
parental
nurturing
protective
caretaking
siring
begetting
fatheringnoun
paternitéau sens de l’exercice ou de l’appropriation du rôle de père
His fathering of the child was evident in the way he cared for and supported them.
Sa paternité de l’enfant était évidente dans la manière dont il prenait soin de lui et le soutenait.
Synonyms
guardianship
nurturing
fatherhood
paternity
parenting
fatherverb

fathering

Gerund

fathered
Past Simple
fathered
Past Participle
fathering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɑːðə/
US
/ˈfɑðɚ/
He fathered three children during his lifetime.
Il a engendré trois enfants au cours de sa vie.
Additional translations
engendrerSens figuré : être à l’origine de, créer.
éleverAu sens de prendre soin de quelqu’un comme un père.
Synonyms
procreate
create
generate
beget
sire

Definitions

fatheringgerund / present participle
Relating to or characteristic of the role or actions of a father.
He displayed strong fathering instincts during the crisis.
fatheringnoun
The act or process of becoming a father or taking on the role of a father.
His fathering of the child was evident in the way he cared for and supported them.
fatherverb
To be the father of; to procreate or sire (offspring).
He fathered three children during his lifetime.
To act as a father to; to care for or look after as a father might.
He fathered the young boy after his parents passed away.
To originate or create something, especially an idea or plan.
He fathered the new initiative that transformed the company.
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