Plantées (en. Planted)

/plɑ̃te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The act of planting something in the ground.
The plants I planted in the spring are blooming now.
Les plantes que j'ai plantées au printemps fleurissent maintenant.
A collection of cultivated plants.
The plantings in the garden are well maintained.
Les plantées du jardin sont bien entretenues.
verb
The action of putting a plant in the soil.
He planted the flowers in the garden yesterday.
Il a plantées les fleurs dans le jardin hier.

Etymology

From 'planter' in the feminine plural past participle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make plantings
To carry out plantings or depressions in the ground.
faire des plantées
planted in the ground
Refers to plants that are in the soil.
plantées dans le sol

Related Words

to plant
The action of putting a plant in the ground.
planter
plant
Related to plants.
végétal
gardening
Activity of cultivating plants.
jardinage

Slang Meanings

To be in a difficult or stuck situation.
After the exam, she felt stuck.
Après l'examen, elle s'est sentie plantée.
To find oneself trapped in a place or situation.
He doesn’t want to be stranded in the middle of the city without transportation.
Il ne veut pas être planté en pleine ville sans moyen de transport.