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Etymology

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From Old French naissance (12th c.), derived after Latin nāscentia (birth). By surface analysis, naître +‎ -ance. Compare Catalan naixença, Occitan naissença.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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naissance f (plural naissances)

  1. birth
    Synonym: venue au monde
  2. (figuratively) birth, invention, creation

Derived terms

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Further reading

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Middle French

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Noun

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naissance f (plural naissances)

  1. birth
  2. (figuratively) birth; invention; creation
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