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Chanvre (en. Hemp)

/ʃɑ̃vʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Plant cultivated for its fibers

Hemp is used to make ropes and textiles.

Le chanvre est utilisé pour fabriquer des cordes et des textiles.

Fiber obtained from this plant

Hemp clothing is very durable.

Les vêtements en chanvre sont très résistants.

Psychoactive substance, often referred to as marijuana

Hemp is sometimes confused with recreational cannabis.

Le chanvre est parfois confondu avec le cannabis récréatif.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'cannabis', referring to the same plant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Indian hemp

A variety of hemp primarily used for its psychoactive properties.

chanvre indien

textile hemp

Hemp used specifically for making textiles.

chanvre textil

burn hemp

Consume hemp in a combustible form.

brûler du chanvre

Related Words

cannabis

Plant of the same family, often used for recreational or medicinal purposes.

cannabis

fiber

Basic element of hemp used in the textile industry.

fibre

hemp oil

Oil extracted from hemp seeds, used in cooking or cosmetics.

huile de chanvre

Slang Meanings

Mary Jane

She bought some Mary Jane at the dispensary.

Elle a acheté de la marie-jeanne au dispensaire.

Ganja

He brought ganja to the party.

Il a apporté de la ganja pour la fête.

Grass

He smokes grass during his relaxing moments.

Il fume de l'herbe pendant ses moments de détente.

Zaza

Everyone is talking about the zaza in the neighborhood.

Tout le monde parle de la zaza dans le quartier.

Dope

He was arrested for possession of dope.

Il a été arrêté pour possession de dope.