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    Racines (en. Roots)

    /ʁa.sin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The underground organs of plants that provide stability and nutrition.
    The roots of trees are essential for the health of the ecosystem.
    Les racines des arbres sont essentielles pour la santé de l'écosystème.
    The origin or foundation of a person or thing.
    He explored his family roots by visiting his country of origin.
    Il a exploré ses racines familiales en visitant son pays d'origine.
    Cultural or historical ties.
    She feels very connected to her African roots.
    Elle se sent très connectée à ses racines africaines.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'radix', meaning 'root'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have roots
    To have deep ties to a place or a culture.
    avoir des racines
    family roots
    The origins or ancestry of a family.
    racines familiales
    to cut the roots
    To separate from one's origins or culture.
    couper les racines

    Related Words

    to root
    To establish or fix firmly.
    raciner
    root
    Terms used to refer to similar concepts in other languages.
    root
    anchoring
    The state of being firmly attached.
    ancrage

    Slang Meanings

    To be rooted in a culture
    He is really rooted in his culture; he celebrates all the traditions.
    Il est vraiment raciné dans sa culture, il célèbre toutes les traditions.
    To have deep ties
    She has roots in this city; she has lived there her whole life.
    Elle a des racines dans cette ville, elle y a vécu toute sa vie.