Arbustes (en. Shrubs)

/aʁ.byst/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Perennial plant with a woody stem that does not exceed a certain height.

The garden is filled with colorful shrubs that attract butterflies.

Le jardin est rempli d'arbustes colorés qui attirent les papillons.

These plants are often used to create hedges.

They planted shrubs to form a hedge around the property.

Ils ont planté des arbustes pour former une haie autour de la propriété.

Shrubs can be ornamental or fruit-bearing.

She chose fruit-bearing shrubs for her garden.

Elle a choisi des arbustes fruitiers pour son jardin.

The word 'shrub' comes from the Latin 'arbuscus', which means 'small tree'.

shrub garden

A space designed to cultivate small trees and plants.

jardin d'arbustes

shrub pruning

The cutting or trimming of shrubs to promote their growth.

taille d'arbustes

ornamental shrubs

Plants mainly used for garden decoration.

arbustes ornementaux

bush

Bushy plant generally smaller than a shrub.

buisson

hedge

Alignment of shrubs or trees serving as a natural fence.

haie

greenery

Collection of plants, including shrubs, that contribute to the beauty of a space.

verdure

In everyday language, shrubs can refer to shaded areas in a garden.

We hide behind the shrubs to avoid being seen.

On se cache derrière les arbustes pour éviter d'être vus.

Sometimes used to describe a messy situation outside.

This garden has become a real shrub garden; you can't even see the path anymore.

Ce jardin est devenu un vrai jardin d'arbustes, on ne voit même plus le chemin.