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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