à la naissance

/a la nɛsɑ̃s/
at birth

Le bébé a reçu un nom à la naissance.

The baby received a name at birth.


formal

At the moment of birth; referring to the time when someone is born.

Les droits de l'enfant sont reconnus à la naissance.

Children's rights are recognized at birth.

This phrase is commonly used in legal, medical, and administrative contexts to refer to the time of birth.

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Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'à la naissance' is often used to specify the exact time of birth, which can be important for determining rights and responsibilities.

Word Origin

Derived from the preposition 'à' (at) and the noun 'naissance' (birth), this phrase literally means 'at birth' and is used to refer to the time of someone's birth.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in legal documents, medical records, and administrative procedures to specify the exact time of birth.

Word Breakdown

à
at
preposition
+
naissance
birth
noun
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