enceinte
pregnant
Intermediate Adjective Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.sɛ̃t/
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Cultural Note
Enceinte is used almost exclusively in the feminine form since it describes a condition specific to women. It can also mean 'enclosure' or 'speaker' as a noun, so context is important. The phrase tomber enceinte (literally 'to fall pregnant') is the standard way to say 'to become pregnant.'
📝 Example Sentences
Elle est enceinte de six mois.
She is six months pregnant.
Ma sœur est enceinte de jumeaux.
My sister is pregnant with twins.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | enceinte |
| masculine | enceint |
| feminine_plural | enceintes |
| masculine_plural | enceints |
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