Grossesse (en. Pregnancy)

/ɡʁo.sɛs/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The state of a woman carrying a developing child.

Her pregnancy was announced at the birthday party.

Sa grossesse a été annoncée lors de la fête d'anniversaire.

The period during which this state is maintained.

Pregnancy generally lasts nine months.

La grossesse dure généralement neuf mois.

Development of the embryo or fetus in the uterus.

Doctors closely monitor the progress of the pregnancy.

Les médecins suivent le progrès de la grossesse très attentivement.

From the Latin 'graviditas', meaning 'the state of being pregnant'.

twin pregnancy

Pregnancy with twins.

grossesse gémellaire

pregnancy anomaly

Problem or complication that can arise during pregnancy.

anomalie de grossesse

pregnancy test

Examination to determine if a woman is pregnant.

test de grossesse

pregnant

Woman who is carrying a child.

enceinte

maternity

State of a woman after giving birth.

maternité

childbirth

Act of giving birth.

accouchement

Pregnant in a familiar way.

She is in the red, she is pregnant.

Elle est dans le rouge, elle est grosse.

Baby on the way.

She has a little project in progress.

Elle a un petit projet en cours.