noun🔗ShareTigeThe stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts."a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp"Une tige de blé, de seigle ou d'avoine ; les tiges de maïs ou de chanvre.plantbiologystructurevegetablenaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTigeThe petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant."The botanist carefully examined the plant's delicate stalks. "Le botaniste a examiné avec soin les tiges délicates de la plante.plantpartbiologynaturevegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTige, hampeSomething resembling the stalk of a plant, such as the stem of a quill."The artist carefully selected several goose stalks to use as feather quills for her calligraphy. "L'artiste a soigneusement sélectionné plusieurs tiges d'oie pour les utiliser comme plumes pour sa calligraphie.plantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTigesAn ornament in the Corinthian capital resembling the stalk of a plant, from which the volutes and helices spring."The architect pointed to the Corinthian capital, explaining that the stalks were stylized representations of acanthus plant stems. "L'architecte a montré le chapiteau corinthien, expliquant que les tiges étaient des représentations stylisées de tiges de plantes d'acanthe.architectureartstylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMontants, limonsOne of the two upright pieces of a ladder."The painter carefully placed the ladder against the wall, making sure both stalks were firmly on the ground. "Le peintre a soigneusement placé l'échelle contre le mur, en s'assurant que les deux montants étaient fermement posés sur le sol.partbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTigeA stem or peduncle, as in certain barnacles and crinoids."The barnacles clung tightly to the rock face, their soft bodies supported by slender, flexible stalks. "Les bernacles s'accrochaient fermement à la paroi rocheuse, leurs corps mous étant soutenus par de fines tiges flexibles.biologyplantanimalorganismanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa partie basale étroite de l'abdomen d'un hyménoptèreThe narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect."The wasp's thin stalks, connecting its thorax to its abdomen, are clearly visible under the magnifying glass. "Les fines tiges de la guêpe, reliant son thorax à son abdomen, sont clairement visibles sous la loupe.insectanatomybiologyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédoncules oculairesThe peduncle of the eyes of decapod crustaceans."The crab retracted its eyes quickly, pulling them back down into its shell along the stalks. "Le crabe a rétracté rapidement ses yeux, les tirant vers le bas dans sa carapace le long des pédoncules oculaires.anatomybiologyanimalpartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÂme, noyauAn iron bar with projections inserted in a core to strengthen it; a core arbor."The carpenter used the metal stalks to reinforce the wooden core of the table leg. "Le charpentier a utilisé les âmes métalliques pour renforcer le noyau en bois du pied de la table.materialpartmachinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraque, harcèlementA particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone."The celebrity had to get a restraining order due to repeated stalks by an obsessive fan. "La célébrité a dû obtenir une ordonnance de protection en raison des harcèlements répétés d'un fan obsessionnel.policeactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'approche furtive, la traqueThe hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach."The lioness began her stalks, moving silently through the tall grass towards the unsuspecting zebra. "La lionne commença son approche furtive, se déplaçant silencieusement dans les hautes herbes vers le zèbre qui ne se doutait de rien.animalactionsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTraquer, approcher furtivementTo approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer."The cat stalks the bird, hoping to catch it by surprise. "Le chat traque l'oiseau, espérant l'attraper par surprise.actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTraquer, harcelerTo (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp"My ex-girlfriend is stalking me."Mon ex-petite amie me harcèle.actionlawsocietypersonpolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTraquer, rôderTo walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner."The cat stalks the bird in the garden, moving slowly and quietly so it won't fly away. "Le chat traque l'oiseau dans le jardin, se déplaçant lentement et silencieusement pour qu'il ne s'envole pas.actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTraquer, pisterTo walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover."The cat stalks behind the couch, getting ready to pounce on the toy mouse. "Le chat traque derrière le canapé, se préparant à bondir sur la souris en jouet.actionsportgamemilitaryanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDémarche, allureA haughty style of walking."Her stalks across the classroom, head held high and shoulders back, announced that she was in a very bad mood. "Sa démarche dans la salle de classe, la tête haute et les épaules en arrière, annonçait qu'elle était de très mauvaise humeur.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéambuler avec arrogance, se pavanerTo walk haughtily."After losing the game, the star player stalks off the field, refusing to shake hands. "Après avoir perdu le match, le joueur vedette déambule avec arrogance hors du terrain, refusant de serrer la main.attitudestyleactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
