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progéniture

offspring, progeny

noun pro-zheh-nee-TOOR Rare

Usage Note

Progéniture is a somewhat elevated or ironic register word for one's children or young. It is often used humorously by parents referring to their own kids, as in ma progéniture turbulente ('my rowdy offspring'). The word is always feminine singular in form even when referring to multiple children.

Examples

"Il surveille sa progéniture dans le jardin."

Natural Translation

He watches over his offspring in the garden.

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