Naissance (en. Birth)

/nɛsɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Act of being born.
The birth of this baby was celebrated by its parents.
La naissance de ce bébé a été célébrée par ses parents.
Event marking the beginning of something.
The revival of the city began after the renovations.
La renaissance de la ville a commencé après les rénovations.
Origin of a person or group.
Her birth as an artist occurred during this exhibition.
Sa naissance en tant qu'artiste s'est produite lors de cette exposition.

Etymology

From Latin 'nativus', meaning 'born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

birth of a star
Process of forming a star.
naissance d'une étoile
birth of a child
Act of bringing a child into the world.
naissance d'un enfant
at birth
At the moment when someone or something is born.
à la naissance

Related Words

to be born
To come into the world.
naître
native
A person who was born in a particular place.
natif
natal
Related to birth.
natal

Slang Meanings

Spontaneous birth
She experienced a spontaneous, rapid, and intense birth.
Elle a vécu une naissance spontanée, rapide et intense.
Late birth
Her career had a late birth, but it took off well.
Sa carrière a connu une naissance sur le tard, mais elle a bien décollé.