Accouplement is a French word that means mating in English and refers to the process of joining two animals to breed offspring. As a word with limited use in English, there are several synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. Some of the common synonyms for accouplement include copulation, mating, breeding, intercourse, coitus, and procreation. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, with copulation and mating being more clinical, and breeding and procreation suggesting a more intentional and controlled process. Regardless of the word used, the concept of accouplement refers to the fundamental biological process of reproduction in animals.