"Give birth" - why not "donner naissance"?

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"Give birth" - why not "donner naissance"?

"Give birth" - why not "donner naissance"?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "Why did I become a vet?"

Freeform Writing Exercise C1

Asked 4 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Charles,

Mettre bas is just the expression used for an animal giving birth.

Bonne Continuation!

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"Give birth" - why not "donner naissance"?

"Give birth" - why not "donner naissance"?

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