Fécondité (en. Fertility)
/fe.kɔ̃.di.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The state of a person or animal that can procreate.
The fertility of women varies according to their age.
La fécondité des femmes varie selon leur âge.
The capacity of soil to produce plants.
The fertility of the soil is essential for crops.
La fécondité du sol est essentielle pour les cultures.
Richness, fertility, abundance of something.
The fertility of ideas is important in creativity.
La fécondité des idées est importante dans la créativité.
Etymology
From Latin 'fecunditas', derived from 'fecundus' which means 'fertile'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
enhanced fertility
An increase in the capacity to produce.
fécondité embellie
reproductive fertility
Specifically refers to the ability to reproduce.
fécondité reproductrice
to have high fertility
Being able to produce many offspring.
avoir une fécondité élevée
Related Words
fertility
Ability to produce abundantly.
fertilité
procreation
The act of producing offspring.
procréation
genitality
Reproductive capacity, often used in a medical context.
génitalité
Slang Meanings
Making babies
They are very fertile; they make babies like rabbits.
Ils sont très fertiles, ils font des bébés comme des lapins.
To give birth easily
She has such good fertility that she gives birth easily.
Elle a une fécondité si bonne qu'elle accouche facilement.