French translation of wether is 
bélier castré

Meaning of "wether" in English

A "wether" is a male sheep or goat that has been castrated, which means it has had its reproductive organs removed. This procedure is typically done to manage livestock more effectively since castrated males often exhibit less aggressive behavior and can be easier to handle in a flock. Wethers are often raised for their wool or for meat production since they don’t expend energy on breeding. The term may sometimes be confused with "whether" (a conjunction) or "weather" (climate conditions).

Meaning of "bélier castré" in French

"Bélier castré" translates to "wether" in English and refers to a male sheep that has been castrated. This is done for similar reasons as in English-speaking livestock management, often to make male sheep easier to handle and to improve the quality of meat or wool production. French agricultural terminology uses "bélier castré" to differentiate these animals from breeding rams, which are referred to simply as "béliers".

Pronunciation of "wether" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈwɛðər]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "wether" tends to be consistent across different English-speaking regions, with slight variations in accent. However, it is often mistaken for "weather" or "whether," leading to mispronunciation.

Pronunciation of "bélier castré" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [belje kas.tʁe]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "bélier castré" remains mostly standard across France, with regional accents introducing minor variations in intonation but not altering the pronunciation significantly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The wether was sold at the livestock auction. (Le bélier castré a été vendu à la vente aux enchères de bétail.)
2. We keep several wethers for their wool. (Nous gardons plusieurs béliers castrés pour leur laine.)
3. A wether typically has a calmer temperament than a ram. (Un bélier castré a généralement un tempérament plus calme qu'un bélier entier.)
4. The farm has just added a young wether to its flock. (La ferme vient d'ajouter un jeune bélier castré à son troupeau.)
5. This particular breed of wether is known for its fine wool. (Cette race particulière de bélier castré est réputée pour sa laine fine.)
6. After the procedure, the lamb became a wether. (Après l'opération, l'agneau est devenu un bélier castré.)
7. We need to shear the wether before summer. (Nous devons tondre le bélier castré avant l'été.)
8. The children enjoyed feeding the friendly wether. (Les enfants ont aimé nourrir le bélier castré amical.)
9. The wether follows the shepherd closely. (Le bélier castré suit de près le berger.)
10. She has raised wethers for many years. (Elle a élevé des béliers castrés pendant de nombreuses années.)

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

Synonyms: castrated male sheep, gelded sheep, neutered sheep, sterilized sheep.

Antonyms: entire male sheep, intact ram, breeding ram.

Similar Words: lamb, ewe, ram, goat, livestock.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "bélier castré" in French

Synonyms: mouton castré, mouton châtré.

Antonyms: bélier entier, bélier reproducteur.

Similar Words: agneau, brebis, bélier, chèvre, bétail.

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