fostering

UK
/ˈfɒstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔstərɪŋ/

Translations

fosteringadjective
more fostering
Comp.
most fostering
Super.
Attributive use referring to matters connected with foster care.
d'accueil familialSpécifique au placement d’enfants en famille d’accueil.
Local authorities are responsible for fostering services and support.
Les autorités locales sont responsables des services d’accueil familial et de leur soutien.
fosteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɒstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective meaning ‘encouraging or nurturing’.
She created a fostering atmosphere where every idea was welcomed.
Elle a créé une atmosphère favorisant où chaque idée était la bienvenue.
fosteringnoun
fosterings
pl
The fostering of innovation is crucial for the growth of the tech industry.
La promotion de l’innovation est cruciale pour la croissance du secteur technologique.
placement familial
The couple decided to take up fostering to provide a loving home for children in need.
Le couple a décidé de se consacrer au placement familial afin d’offrir un foyer aimant à des enfants dans le besoin.
fosterverb

fostering

Gerund

fostered
Past Simple
fostered
Past Participle
fostering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒstə/
US
/ˈfɔstər/
éleverEn parlant d’un enfant confié à une famille d’accueil.
The couple decided to foster a child while they waited for the adoption process to be completed.
Le couple a décidé d'élever un enfant en famille d'accueil en attendant la fin de la procédure d'adoption.
The teacher's goal was to foster a love of reading in her students.
L'objectif de l'enseignante était de favoriser l'amour de la lecture chez ses élèves.

Definitions

fosteringadjective
Relating to the temporary care of children by foster parents.
Local authorities are responsible for fostering services and support.
fosteringgerund / present participle
Encouraging the growth or development of someone or something; nurturing.
She created a fostering atmosphere where every idea was welcomed.
fosteringnoun
The act of raising or bringing up a child who is not one's own by birth, typically in a temporary arrangement.
The couple decided to take up fostering to provide a loving home for children in need.
The encouragement or promotion of the development of something, especially something desirable.
The fostering of innovation is crucial for the growth of the tech industry.
fosterverb
To encourage the development or growth of something, especially something desirable.
The teacher's goal was to foster a love of reading in her students.
To bring up a child that is not one's own by birth, often temporarily.
The couple decided to foster a child while they waited for the adoption process to be completed.