Fertilité (en. Fertility)
/fɛʁ.ti.li.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The quality of soil that allows for the growth of plants.
The fertility of agricultural land is essential for food production.
La fertilité des terres agricoles est essentielle pour la production alimentaire.
The capacity of a human being to have children.
The fertility of couples can be affected by various factors.
La fertilité des couples peut être affectée par divers facteurs.
Set of conditions that promote reproduction.
Scientists study the fertility of many endangered species.
Les scientifiques étudient la fertilité de nombreuses espèces en danger.
Etymology
From Latin 'fertilitas', derived from 'fertilis' meaning 'that bears fruit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fertility problems
Difficulties encountered in conceiving a child.
problèmes de fertilité
increasing fertility
Increase in the capacity to produce.
fertilité croissante
natural fertility
Capacity to produce without human intervention.
fertilité naturelle
Related Words
fecundity
Capacity to bear children or new beings.
fécondité
ecosystem
System formed by a community of living organisms and their environment.
écosystème
agriculture
Practice of cultivating the land and raising animals for food.
agriculture
Slang Meanings
To have many children.
They have the fertility of champions, always having twins!
Ils ont une fertilité de champions, toujours avec des jumeaux!
To be very productive in a field.
This creator has an incredible fertility of ideas.
Ce créateur a une fertilité d'idées incroyable.