Bambous (en. Bamboos)

/bɑ̃.bu/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Tropical plant known for its hollow stem and rapid growth.

Bamboo can reach several meters in height.

Le bambou peut atteindre plusieurs mètres de hauteur.

Material derived from the bamboo plant, used in construction and craft.

Bamboo furniture is very trendy.

Les meubles en bambous sont très tendance.

Species of large grass, often used in gardening.

They planted bamboo in their garden to create a natural barrier.

Ils ont planté des bambous dans leur jardin pour créer une barrière naturelle.

The word 'bambous' comes from the Dutch 'bamboes,' which itself is derived from the Malay 'bambu.'

bamboo over fifteen meters tall

Refers to varieties of bamboo that are very tall.

bambous de plus de quinze mètres

bamboo garden

Garden space dedicated to the cultivation of bamboo.

jardin de bambous

bamboo forest

Wooded area where bamboo grows abundantly.

forêt de bambous

bamboo grove

Place where bamboo is cultivated.

bambouseraie

bamboo worker

Artisan who works with bamboo.

bambousier

white bamboo

Variety of bamboo with light-colored stems.

bambou blanc

Trendy bamboos

These trendy bamboo furniture pieces are in high demand.

Ces meubles en bambous à la mode sont très recherchés.

To make bamboo

He started making bamboo with his friends on the weekend.

Il a commencé à faire des bambous avec ses amis le week-end.