Maternal : adj. et nf (word coming from the Latin maternus, from mater “ mother ").
The adjective “maternal” has several meanings:
1. Who is clean to the mother, considered from the point of view physiological ou psychological.
Le breastmilk.
Breastfeeding (opposite à artificial).
Amour, instinct maternal.
Of his mother. He feared maternal reprimands.
2. Who recalls the tenderness by mother.
– Quote from the French writer Alfred Victor de Vigny (1797-1863): “His old valet gave him this maternal care”.
Gesture, ton maternal.
People: Who plays the role by mother.
Maternal assistant.
Who have the behavior by mother.
Être maternal with someone (mother).
Very maternal teacher.
3. Kindergarten, or feminine noun: kindergarten: establishment pre-primary education, welcoming children aged two to six years (garden -d'children -) (region: Guardian school).
The looking, average et great sections kindergarten.
Enter in kindergarden.
By extension: Maternal education.
4 Who has investigation report to the mother, as to parentage, relation family and.
An uncle of côté maternal.
Kinship in line maternal (matrilineal).
My maternal grandmother.
Maternal heritage.
5. Mother tongue: the first language spoken by a person child, often that of his mother.
6. Concerning mothers, considered from the point of view social.
Maternal and Child Protection Center (PMI).