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    Nourrice (en. Nurse)

    [nuʁʁis]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman who breastfeeds a child
    The wet nurse takes care of several babies.
    La nourrice s'occupe de plusieurs bébés.
    A person who cares for or raises children
    A wet nurse can be hired to look after a family's children.
    Une nourrice peut être engagée pour veiller sur les enfants d'une famille.
    A bearer of a nurturing function
    The earth is considered a nurturer for all plants.
    La terre est considérée comme une nourrice pour toutes les plantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nutricia', derived from 'nutrire' meaning to nourish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wet nurse
    a woman who breastfeeds children.
    nourrice à lait
    foster mother
    a person who plays a protective or maternal role.
    nourrice de cœur

    Related Words

    to nourish
    To give something to eat.
    nourrir
    infant
    Baby that is breastfed.
    nourrisson
    food
    What is given to eat.
    nourriture

    Slang Meanings

    Nursing mammy
    Look, she's the nursing mammy of the neighborhood.
    Regarde, c'est la mam’sell' allaitante du quartier.
    Nanny
    My nanny is really nice.
    Ma nounou est super gentille.