Galles (en. Galles)

/ɡal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An abnormal growth that develops on a plant due to a parasite.

Galls on oak leaves are often caused by insects.

Les galles sur les feuilles de chêne sont souvent causées par des insectes.

Proliferation of cells in plant tissue due to a pathogen.

This gall is the result of a fungal infection.

Cette galle est le résultat d'une infection fongique.

Deformation or outgrowth on plants.

Galls can be observed on roses in the summer.

On peut observer des galles sur les roses en été.

The word 'galle' comes from the Latin 'galla', which means 'tumor'.

oak galls

Growths on oaks caused by insects.

galles de chêne

rose galls

Specific tumors found on roses caused by diseases.

galles des rosiers

excrescences

Abnormal growth on a plant.

excros

infestation

Encroachment by parasites.

infestation

pathogen

Agent causing a disease.

pathogène

Refers to an embarrassing situation.

He got into a jam in the middle of his speech.

Il est tombé dans une galle en plein discours.

A complication or an unforeseen problem.

This story took a turn for the worse; I didn't expect it.

Cette histoire a tourné en galle, je ne m'y attendais pas.