No. 1,874 in French
naissance
"Naissance" means "birth" in English.
In a sentence
La naissance de leur enfant a été un moment très spécial.
The birth of their child was a very special moment.
The word naissance here refers to the act or moment of being born, emphasizing the event of childbirth.
Depuis la naissance de cette idée, le projet a beaucoup évolué.
Since the inception of this idea, the project has evolved significantly.
In this sentence, naissance metaphorically refers to the beginning or start of an idea or concept.
Ils célèbrent chaque année l'anniversaire de la naissance de leur entreprise.
They celebrate the anniversary of the founding of their company each year.
Naissance is used metaphorically again, referring to the beginning or establishment of the company.
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