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    Graine (en. Seed)

    /ɡʁɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Reproductive organ of flowering plants and other plants.
    The sunflower seed is rich in oil.
    La graine de tournesol est riche en huile.
    Small amount of material, often used figuratively.
    He planted a seed of an idea in his mind.
    Il a planté une graine d'idée dans son esprit.
    Basic element of a project or initiative.
    This law is the seed of social change.
    Cette loi est la graine d'un changement social.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'granum' which means grain or seed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the seed of
    to have potential or talent for something.
    avoir la graine de
    to plant the seed
    to initiate an idea or a project.
    planter la graine
    seed of anxiety
    a small worry that grows larger.
    graine d'angoisse

    Related Words

    seed
    Part of the plant that can germinate.
    semence
    to cultivate
    To grow plants.
    cultiver
    farm
    Land where plants are cultivated.
    ferme

    Slang Meanings

    A stupid or naïve person.
    Stop acting like a seed, think a little!
    Arrête d'agir comme une graine, réfléchis un peu!
    A young person starting in a field.
    He’s a seed in programming; he’s still learning.
    C'est une graine en programmation, il apprend encore.