English Expression · Intermediate
start a family
To conceive one's first child
Pronunciation: say start a family
Meaning
To conceive one's first child
Example
They decided it was the right time to start a family.
They decided it was the right time to start a family.
Practice tips
- Practice start a family out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.