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adoptif

adoptive

adjective ah-dohp-TEEF Rare

Origin: Latin adoptivus

Also means

adopted

Usage Note

Adoptif describes a relationship created through legal adoption. Un enfant adoptif is an adopted child, while des parents adoptifs are the adoptive parents — the same adjective applies to both sides of the relationship. The feminine form is adoptive. The verb is adopter, which also means to adopt a law or policy.

Examples

"Il a deux enfants adoptifs."

Natural Translation

He has two adopted children.

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