French translation of fathered is 
engendré

Meaning of "fathered" in English

In English, "fathered" denotes the act of a man becoming the father of a child. It refers to the paternal contribution to the conception, involving the biological role of sharing genetic material to create offspring. Beyond biology, "fathered" can also describe someone who has taken on the responsibilities or influence of being a father figure, nurturing, guiding, and supporting a child in a paternal capacity. The term can be used both in a literal and metaphorical sense, representing the birth or initiation of ideas, projects, or movements.

Meaning of "engendré" in French

In French, "engendré" is the past participle of the verb "engendrer," which means to generate or to father in a biological sense. It is used to refer to the act of begetting or producing offspring. Beyond its literal meaning, "engendré" can describe the creation or origination of something, such as ideas or events. It is often employed in a variety of contexts where something is caused or brought into existence, highlighting both physical and abstract formation.

Pronunciation of "fathered" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfɑːðəd/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "fathered" is generally consistent across different English-speaking regions, though slight variances in accent may occur, such as in British English where the "r" may be softer, and in American English where it might be more pronounced.

Pronunciation of "engendré" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɑ̃.ʒɑ̃.dʁe/

Pronunciation Variations: Pronunciation of "engendré" may vary slightly depending on regional accents within French-speaking areas. Generally, the nasal sounds in French, like "en" and "an," are distinct in regions such as Quebec, where they might have a more pronounced nasal quality than in France.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He fathered two children during his travels. (Il a engendré deux enfants pendant ses voyages.)
2. The scientist fathered a new theory that revolutionized the field. (Le scientifique a engendré une nouvelle théorie qui a révolutionné le domaine.)
3. He fathered a diverse team to tackle the project. (Il a engendré une équipe diversifiée pour aborder le projet.)
4. The famous artist fathered a movement that changed art forever. (Le célèbre artiste a engendré un mouvement qui a changé l'art à jamais.)
5. She often tells stories of how her grandfather fathered many innovations. (Elle raconte souvent comment son grand-père a engendré de nombreuses innovations.)
6. The king fathered a line of successors. (Le roi a engendré une lignée de successeurs.)
7. His work fathered new ways of thinking. (Son travail a engendré de nouvelles façons de penser.)
8. The novel fathered a plethora of adaptations. (Le roman a engendré une pléthore d'adaptations.)
9. He was proud to have fathered change in his community. (Il était fier d'avoir engendré le changement dans sa communauté.)
10. After years abroad, he returned and fathered a family. (Après des années à l'étranger, il est revenu et a engendré une famille.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "fathered" in English

Synonyms: begat, sired, procreated, spawned, produced, engendered, generated, created, nurtured, initiated.

Antonyms: mothered, terminated, demolished, abandoned, destroyed, hindered, dissuaded, ignored, ceased, abolished.

Similar Words: parented, bred, cultivated, led, fostered, gave rise to, originated, founded, instigated, initiated.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "engendré" in French

Synonyms: créé, produit, généré, suscité, causé, provoqué, fabriqué, institué, initié, lancé.

Antonyms: supprimé, détruit, annihilé, éteint, éradiqué, éliminé, stoppé, terminé, aboli, effacé.

Similar Words: parenté, formé, conçu, mis en place, développé, orchestré, catalysé, fondé, déclenché, instigué.

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