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    Paternité (en. Paternity)

    /pa.tɛʁ.ni.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of being a father.
    Paternity is a fundamental concept in many cultures.
    La paternité est un concept fondamental dans de nombreuses cultures.
    Relationship between a father and his child.
    Paternity involves responsibilities and duties towards one's child.
    La paternité implique des responsabilités et des devoirs envers son enfant.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'paternitas', based on 'pater' which means father.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    responsible paternity
    The concept of a father's commitment to his child.
    la paternité responsable
    proof of paternity
    Genetic analysis to establish parentage.
    preuve de paternité
    shared paternity
    Situation where two parents share parental responsibility.
    paternité partagée

    Related Words

    father
    Man who has fathered one or more children.
    père
    parentage
    Link between a parent and their child.
    filiation
    kinship
    Relationship between members of the same family.
    parenté

    Slang Meanings

    Pater
    He is a true father to his children.
    Il est un vrai pater pour ses enfants.
    Papou
    My papou always takes me to school.
    Mon papou m'emmène toujours à l'école.