accouchement
/a.kuʃ.mɑ̃/
childbirth
L'accouchement a été rapide et sans complications.
The childbirth was quick and without complications.
formal
The process of giving birth to a baby.
La sage-femme a assisté à l'accouchement.
The midwife assisted with the childbirth.
The term is commonly used in medical and formal contexts.
Collocations
accouchement naturelnatural childbirthaccouchement par césariennecesarean section
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Usage
Use 'accouchement' in formal or medical contexts. For casual conversation, 'naissance' is more common.
Word Origin
From Old French 'acouchier', meaning 'to give birth'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'accouchement' is a formal term used in medical and professional contexts. The more casual term is 'naissance'.
Word Breakdown
ac-
to
prefix-coucher
to lie down
root-ment
action or process
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