English-French translation for "to adopt a child"
"to adopt a child" French translation
to adopt a child {verb}
to adopt a child {vb} (also: to adopt, to approve, to choose, to elect)
Any citizen of the age of majority who possesses legal capacity may adopt a child.
Adoption is made in a legal way, at the request of the person who wants to adopt a child.
Persons of either sex may adopt a child, regardless of their civil status.
As of 29 April 2003 these standards have been extended to cover those wishing to adopt a child.
In the Netherlands Antilles, a step-parent or a lone parent cannot yet adopt a child.
to adopt a child {vb} (also: to approve, to adopt, to countenance, to countenance sth.)
to adopt a child {vb}
Usage examples
Usage examples for "to adopt a child" in French
The youth welfare laws of the federal provinces have laid down additional, more stringent criteria for negotiating the adoption of a child in another country.
An individual applying to adopt a child shall be a person over 18 years old with a full legal capacity and who has appropriate educational and financial means to raise a child.
In particular, the introduction of the Maternity Payment in 2004 ensures that every woman has access to financial assistance at the birth or adoption of a child.
I also regret that it did not take up a position on a matter of great social consequence, i. e. the discrimination suffered by homosexuals when they attempt to adopt a child.
Applicants are encouraged to adopt by the example of families already raising adopted children; The decision to adopt a child is heavily influenced by views of adoption in society;
Similar words
admitted · admittedly · admixture · admode · admonishment · admonition · adobe · adolescence · adolescent · Adonis · adopt-a-child · adoptable · adopted · adoptee · adopting · adoption · adoptive · adorable · adoration · adorer · adoring
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