noun🔗SharePlanteAn organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree."The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."Le jardin avait quelques arbres et un groupe de plantes colorées en bordure.organismbiologyplantnatureenvironmentscienceagricultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlanteAn organism of the kingdom Plantae; now specifically, a living organism of the Embryophyta (land plants) or of the Chlorophyta (green algae), a eukaryote that includes double-membraned chloroplasts in its cells containing chlorophyll a and b, or any organism closely related to such an organism."The botanist carefully examined the plant, noting its unique leaf structure. "Le botaniste a examiné attentivement la plante, notant sa structure foliaire unique.plantorganismbiologynaturescienceecologyvegetableessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlanteNow specifically, a multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells, which have a cell wall."The botanist carefully planted the seeds of a new plant species in the school garden. "Le botaniste a soigneusement planté les graines d'une nouvelle espèce de plante dans le jardin de l'école.plantbiologyorganismnatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlanteAny creature that grows on soil or similar surfaces, including plants and fungi."My grandfather's garden is full of different plants, both flowers and vegetables. "Le jardin de mon grand-père est plein de différentes plantes, à la fois des fleurs et des légumes.plantorganismnaturebiologyecologyagricultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUsine, établissementA factory or other industrial or institutional building or facility."The new plant will employ many people in the town. "La nouvelle usine emploiera de nombreuses personnes dans la ville.industrybuildingarchitectureworkplantorganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn élément de preuve planté, une preuve fabriquéeAn object placed surreptitiously in order to cause suspicion to fall upon a person."The detective planted a fake phone in the suspect's locker to frame him for theft. "Le détective a placé un faux téléphone dans le casier du suspect pour l'accuser de vol.policelawactionplansituationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgent infiltré, indicateurAnyone assigned to behave as a member of the public during a covert operation (as in a police investigation)."The police assigned a plant to observe the suspicious activities at the school. "La police a affecté un agent infiltré pour observer les activités suspectes à l'école.policemilitarylawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareComplice, souffleurA person, placed amongst an audience, whose role is to cause confusion, laughter etc."The comedian was a skilled plant at the school talent show, deliberately making funny faces to distract the judges. "L'humoriste était un complice talentueux au spectacle de l'école, faisant délibérément des grimaces pour distraire les juges.entertainmentpersonstagecultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoup de billard, combinaisonA play in which the cue ball knocks one (usually red) ball onto another, in order to pot the second; a set."The pool player made a difficult plant, knocking the red ball into the pocket. "Le joueur de billard a fait une combinaison difficile, envoyant la boule rouge dans la poche.sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInstallation, équipementMachinery, such as the kind used in earthmoving or construction."The construction company rented a new plant for moving the dirt on the building site. "L'entreprise de construction a loué une nouvelle installation pour déplacer la terre sur le chantier.machineindustrytechnicalbuildingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJeune arbre, plantA young tree; a sapling; hence, a stick or staff."The gardener planted a small plant, a young sapling, beside the rose bushes. "Le jardinier a planté un jeune arbre, un jeune plant, à côté des rosiers.plantnatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlante du piedThe sole of the foot."He stubbed his plant and felt a sharp pain. "Il s'est cogné la plante du pied et a ressenti une vive douleur.bodypartanatomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn plan, une escroquerie, une ruseA plan; a swindle; a trick."The teacher's new grading system was a clever plant to get students to study harder. "Le nouveau système de notation du professeur était une ruse astucieuse pour inciter les élèves à étudier davantage.planbusinessactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHuître cultivéeAn oyster which has been bedded, in distinction from one of natural growth."The restaurant chef used a special type of plant oyster, rather than one gathered from the ocean. "Le chef du restaurant a utilisé un type spécial d'huître cultivée, plutôt qu'une huître prélevée dans l'océan.foodagriculturebusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJeune huîtreA young oyster suitable for transplanting."The oyster farmer carefully selected several plants for the new oyster bed. "L'ostréiculteur a soigneusement sélectionné plusieurs jeunes huîtres pour le nouveau parc à huîtres.animalfoodbiologynauticalagricultureorganismfishessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlanterTo place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow."My dad planted a sunflower seed in the garden so our family could enjoy watching it grow. "Mon père a planté une graine de tournesol dans le jardin pour que notre famille puisse apprécier de la voir grandir.agricultureplantbiologyenvironmentnatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlacer, dissimulerTo place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit."To avoid suspicion, he planted a false document in his brother's school backpack. "Pour éviter les soupçons, il a placé un faux document dans le sac à dos scolaire de son frère.actionplanpoliticssocietyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlanter, implanterTo place or set something firmly or with conviction."Plant your feet firmly and give the rope a good tug."Plantez fermement vos pieds et tirez bien sur la corde.actionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlanterTo place in the ground."The gardener planted the seeds in the garden soil. "Le jardinier a planté les graines dans la terre du jardin.plantagricultureenvironmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlanterTo furnish or supply with plants."to plant a garden, an orchard, or a forest"planter un jardin, un verger ou une forêtagricultureplantenvironmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngendrer, générerTo engender; to generate; to set the germ of."The teacher's inspiring lecture planted a strong interest in history in her students. "La conférence inspirante du professeur a engendré un fort intérêt pour l'histoire chez ses élèves.agriculturebiologyplantessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePeupler, implanter, établirTo furnish with a fixed and organized population; to settle; to establish."to plant a colony"implanter une colonieenvironmentagriculturenationsocietyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareImplanter, établirTo introduce and establish the principles or seeds of."to plant Christianity among the heathen"Implanter le christianisme chez les païens.agricultureseedessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInstaller, implanterTo set up; to install; to instate."The school administration planned to plant a new computer system next week. "L'administration scolaire prévoit d'installer un nouveau système informatique la semaine prochaine.organizationgovernmentbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading