accouchement
childbirth; delivery
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/a.kuʃ.mɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
French women typically stay in the maternity ward (maternité) for 3-5 days after giving birth, much longer than in many other countries. A rééducation périnéale (pelvic floor rehabilitation) with a physiotherapist is standard postpartum care, fully covered by French health insurance.
📝 Example Sentences
L'accouchement s'est bien passé.
The delivery went well.
Elle prépare son accouchement avec une sage-femme.
She is preparing for her childbirth with a midwife.
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