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    Reproduction (en. Reproduction)

    /ʁe.pʁod.ukt.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of reproducing something.
    The reproduction of works of art must be done with care.
    La reproduction des œuvres d'art doit être faite avec soin.
    Biological process by which an organism gives birth to a new individual.
    Sexual reproduction is essential for genetic diversity.
    La reproduction sexuée est essentielle pour la diversité génétique.
    Copy or imitation of an original work.
    This reproduction of the painting is very faithful to the original.
    Cette reproduction de tableau est très fidèle à l'original.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'reproductio', which means 'the act of reproducing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    assisted reproduction
    Medical methods used to help couples conceive.
    reproduction assistée
    faithful reproduction
    Copy that respects the original work.
    reproduction fidèle

    Related Words

    reproducer
    Organism capable of reproducing.
    reproducteur
    reproductive
    Pertaining to reproduction.
    reproductif
    reproducibility
    Ability to reproduce a phenomenon consistently.
    reproductibilité

    Slang Meanings

    To have children.
    They are starting to reproduce; we're talking about babies now.
    Ils se mettent à la reproduction, on parle de bébé maintenant.
    Quick copy of documents.
    I'm doing a quick copy before the meeting.
    Je fais une repro rapide avant la réunion.