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mating

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

matingnoun

matings

Translations

accouplement

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

matinggerund / present participle

/ˈmeɪ.tɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe things relating to or used during the breeding process (e.g., "mating call", "mating season").

Translations

d'accouplement

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 ».

Definitions

Relating to, used in, or occurring during the breeding of animals or plants.

Researchers recorded the frogs' mating calls at dusk.

Synonyms

mateverb

mating

ing-form

mated

Past Simple

mated

Past Participle

mating

ing-form

/meɪt/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

matenoun

Definitions

A friend or companion.

I went to the movies with my mate last night.

One of a pair, especially in a partnership or marriage.

She found her perfect mate and they got married last year.

A fellow member or joint occupant of a specified thing.

He was my cabin mate during the cruise.

A fellow worker or colleague.

My work mate helped me finish the project on time.

A person or animal's sexual partner.

The bird was searching for a mate during the breeding season.

A rank in the navy, below a warrant officer and above a seaman.

He was promoted to the rank of mate after years of service.

In chess, a position in which a king is checkmated; checkmate.

He delivered mate in three moves.

An infusion made from the dried leaves of the South American holly Ilex paraguariensis, also known as yerba mate.

We sat around the fire sipping hot mate.

An officer on a merchant or naval vessel ranking immediately below the master or captain.

The first mate took command while the captain was off duty.

mateinterjection

Definitions

Used as an informal way of getting someone's attention or addressing a person, usually a man.

Mate, could you pass me the salt?

mateadjective

Definitions

Relating to sexual pairing or breeding.

Mate choice can be influenced by physical traits.

matepast participle

Definitions

Paired or fitted together so as to match or function as a unit.

The engineer inspected the mated components for any gaps.