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

Charles T.C1Kwiziq community member

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

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

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!

Charles T. asked:

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

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

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