Lianes (en. Vines)

/ljan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Stems of climbing plants that wrap around a support.

Lianas cling to trees to climb toward the light.

Les lianes s'accrochent aux arbres pour grimper vers la lumière.

Roots or stems of certain tropical plants.

Lianas are often used in horticulture to beautify gardens.

Les lianes sont souvent utilisées en horticulture pour embellir les jardins.

Lianas provide a habitat for many species of animals.

In the rainforest, lianas create a rich environment for birds.

Dans la forêt tropicale, les lianes créent un environnement riche pour les oiseaux.

From the Latin 'liana', which means 'vine'.

lianas in the jungle

Indicates the presence of dense and intertwined vegetation.

lianes dans la jungle

to bond like a liana

To establish a strong and lasting connection with someone.

se lier comme une liane

vine

Climbing plant usually grown for its fruits, mainly grapes.

vigne

serpentine liana

A liana that twists and wraps around trees.

liane serpentine

Used to refer to something very flexible or adaptable.

He is as flexible as a liana in a changing market.

Il est aussi flexible qu'une liane dans un marché mouvant.

Designation of a person who is very attached to a place.

She is like a liana, always clinging to her hometown.

Elle est comme une liane, toujours accrochée à sa ville natale.