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mating

UK
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

matingnoun
matings
pl
The mating of the birds occurs during the spring season.
L'accouplement des oiseaux a lieu au printemps.
Additional translations
coupleZoologie ; désigne un couple d’animaux formé pour la reproduction.
Synonyms
breeding
pairing
copulation
reproduction
conjugation
matinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmeɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈmeɪ.tɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe things relating to or used during the breeding process (e.g., "mating call", "mating season").
Researchers recorded the frogs' mating calls at dusk.
Les chercheurs ont enregistré les cris d'accouplement des grenouilles au crépuscule.
Additional translations
reproducteurLangue zoologique ; selon le contexte, peut se traduire par « de reproduction ».
Synonyms
breeding
reproductive
copulatory
conjugal
nuptial
pairing
pairing-related
conjugative
sexual
sex-related
mateverb

mating

Gerund

mated
Past Simple
mated
Past Participle
mating
Gerund
UK
/meɪt/
US
/meɪt/
accouplerSens biologique ou d'élevage.
The zookeepers decided to mate the pandas in the spring.
Les soigneurs du zoo ont décidé d'accoupler les pandas au printemps.
apparierTechnique ou mécanique.
The engineer had to mate the two components to complete the assembly.
L'ingénieur a dû apparier les deux composants pour terminer l'assemblage.
Additional translations
materAu jeu d'échecs.
Synonyms
couple
match
combine
pair
join
connect
link

Definitions

matingnoun
The action or process of animals coming together to breed.
The mating of the birds occurs during the spring season.
A pair of animals that have come together for breeding.
The zookeepers observed the mating of the lions to ensure a successful pairing.
matinggerund / present participle
Relating to, used in, or occurring during the breeding of animals or plants.
Researchers recorded the frogs' mating calls at dusk.
mateverb
To bring together a male and a female for breeding purposes.
The zookeepers decided to mate the pandas in the spring.
To copulate or engage in sexual reproduction.
The birds mate during the early months of the year.
To pair or join together, especially in a mechanical or technical context.
The engineer had to mate the two components to complete the assembly.
To defeat an opponent at chess by delivering checkmate.
She mated her opponent with a surprise queen sacrifice.
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