D’hauteserre (en. From high greenhouse)
/do.tɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A structure made of glass or plastic used to grow plants in controlled conditions.
The gardener installed a d’hauteserre to protect his tomatoes from the elements.
Le jardinier a installé une d’hauteserre pour protéger ses tomates des intempéries.
A greenhouse that allows the regulation of temperature and humidity to promote plant growth.
This d’hauteserre is ideal for tropical orchids.
Cette d’hauteserre est idéale pour les orchidées tropicales.
An agricultural facility aimed at optimizing horticultural production.
Modern d’hauteserres are equipped with automated systems for irrigation.
Les d’hauteserres modernes sont équipées de systèmes automatisés pour l'irrigation.
Etymology
The word comes from the combination of 'haut', meaning high, and 'serre', which refers to a closed structure for cultivating plants.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cultivate in a d’hauteserre
To grow plants inside a d’hauteserre.
cultiver sous d’hauteserre
ecological d’hauteserre
A d’hauteserre designed to be environmentally friendly.
d’hauteserre écologique
Related Words
greenhouse
A structure for growing plants, usually made of glass.
serre
garden
A space arranged for the cultivation of plants and flowers.
jardin
Slang Meanings
D’hauteserre to refer to a messy place with lots of plants.
Her apartment has become a real d’hauteserre with all these plants growing everywhere.
Son appart est devenu une vraie d’hauteserre avec toutes ces plantes qui poussent partout.
A quiet and relaxing place filled with greenery.
My balcony is my little d’hauteserre where I go to relax after work.
Mon balcon est ma petite d’hauteserre où je vais me détendre après le travail.