Graines (en. Seeds)

/ɡʁɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The grains of flowering plants, containing an embryo.

Sunflower seeds are rich in nutrients.

Les graines de tournesol sont riches en nutriments.

A small element used for plant reproduction.

Next year, I will sow tomato seeds.

Pour l'an prochain, je vais semer des graines de tomates.

By extension, a small thing that gives rise to a larger one.

This idea is the seed of a future project.

Cette idée est la graine d'un projet futur.

From Latin 'granum' meaning 'grain.'

seeds of wisdom

Ideas or information beneficial to sow.

semences de sagesse

to put the seeds in the ground

To start a project or a business.

mettre les graines en terre

seeds of change

Elements or ideas that can lead to transformation.

graines de changement

seed

Element used for plant reproduction.

semence

seed of beauty

Term used to refer to a beautiful or attractive person.

graine de beauté

seed of genius

Individuals who show exceptional potential or talent.

graine de génie

Term referring to small amounts of money.

He doesn't have any money on him.

Il n'a pas de graines sur lui.

Refers to small ideas or projects.

I have a seed of an idea for our next film.

J'ai une graine d'idée pour notre prochain film.