Cradle

"Cradle" in French

berceau

(oscillating bed for a baby)

berceau

(figuratively: place of origin)

bers

(framework used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc.)

bercer

(to rock (a baby to sleep))

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