Branches (en. Branches)

/bʁɑ̃ʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Extension of a tree trunk.

The branches of this tree are very wide.

Les branches de cet arbre sont très larges.

Part of a company or organization.

He works in one of the branches of the company.

Il travaille dans une des branches de la société.

Element or division of a discipline.

The branches of the sciences are very varied.

Les branches des sciences sont très variées.

From the Latin 'branca', which means 'paw' or 'branch'.

branches of activity

Areas or sectors in which a company operates.

branches d'activité

take a branch

Choosing a different path or option.

prendre une branche

branches of knowledge

Areas of knowledge or study.

branches du savoir

leaf

Flat organ of a plant that is generally green.

feuille

trunk

Main part of a tree, supporting the branches.

tronc

root

Underground part of the plant, which absorbs water and nutrients.

racine

Popular expressions related to an orientation or division.

In our group, each branch has its own ideas.

Dans notre groupe, chaque branche a ses propres idées.

Use to indicate choices in a path.

He is hesitating between the different branches of his career.

Il hésite entre les différentes branches de sa carrière.