Also means
to neuter
Usage Note
Châtrer means to surgically remove the reproductive organs, applied to animals or, historically, to humans (castrati in opera). The procedure on male cats is commonly called faire châtrer son chat. The past participle châtré can be used as an adjective. The word is formal; vets may use castrer interchangeably.
Examples
"Le vétérinaire a châtré le chaton hier."
Natural Translation
The vet castrated the kitten yesterday.
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