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    Orties (en. Nettles)

    /ɔʁ.tie/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Plant of the Urticaceae family, characterized by its serrated leaves and stinging hairs.
    Nettles are often used in herbal medicine.
    Les orties sont souvent utilisées en phytothérapie.
    Invasive plant often found in damp places.
    I had to be careful of the nettles while walking in the garden.
    J'ai dû faire attention aux orties en marchant dans le jardin.
    Leaf or young shoot of nettle used in cooking.
    Nettle soup is very nutritious.
    La soupe d'orties est très nutritive.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'urtica', which designates the plant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to itch like a nettle
    to feel intense skin irritation.
    démanger comme une ortie
    to be stung by a nettle
    to endure an unpleasant situation.
    se faire piquer par une ortie
    to have nettles in the garden
    to have unwanted plants.
    avoir des orties dans le jardin

    Related Words

    stinging
    which causes skin irritation.
    urticante
    herb
    non-woody plant, often used in cooking.
    herbe
    medicinal plant
    plant with health benefits.
    plante médicinale

    Slang Meanings

    To be in an unpleasant situation
    He is in a nettle situation with his financial problems.
    Il est dans une situation d'ortie avec ses problèmes financiers.
    To have itching
    After touching these plants, I have nettles on my arms.
    Après avoir touché ces plantes, j'ai des orties sur les bras.