Naissant (en. Nascent)

/nɛ.sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

One that is being born or is in the process of formation.

The emerging phenomenon of urban ecology attracts much attention.

Le phénomène naissant de l'écologie urbaine attire beaucoup d'attention.

Relating to something that is starting to develop.

The nascent market for green technologies is experiencing rapid growth.

Le marché naissant des technologies vertes connaît une croissance rapide.

Refers to an idea or movement that is beginning to manifest.

They support a budding movement for social justice.

Ils soutiennent un mouvement naissant pour la justice sociale.

From the verb 'to be born', originating from the Latin 'nascere'.

a budding talent

A talent that is beginning to manifest.

un talent naissant

a nascent industry

An industry that is in the startup phase.

une industrie naissante

a burgeoning movement

A movement that is taking shape.

un mouvement naissant

birth

The action of being born or the moment when something begins.

naissance

is born

Third person singular of the present tense of 'to be born'.

nait

to be born

To come into the world, to begin to exist.

naître

To have a potential that is just starting.

This project has a budding future.

Ce projet a un avenir naissant.

An exciting new development.

This music group is really emerging and promising.

Ce groupe de musique est vraiment naissant et prometteur.