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    Rameau (en. Branch)

    [ʁamo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Branch of a tree or shrub.
    The lilac branch was covered with flowers.
    Le rameau du lilas était couvert de fleurs.
    Part of a graph or network.
    In this decision tree, each branch represents a different choice.
    Dans cet arbre décisionnel, chaque rameau représente un choix différent.
    A certain type of development or derivation.
    This project has given rise to several branches of activities.
    Ce projet a donné naissance à plusieurs rameaux d'activités.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ramulus', a diminutive of 'ramus', meaning 'branch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Olive branch
    Symbol of peace.
    rameau d'olivier
    Branch of science
    A branch of knowledge or a specialty.
    rameau de la science

    Related Words

    Ramification
    Process of dividing into branches.
    ramification
    To rally
    To gather people around a common goal.
    rameuter

    Slang Meanings

    Sign of peace or reconciliation.
    He extended an olive branch to show his goodwill.
    Il a tendu un rameau d'olivier pour montrer sa bonne volonté.
    In the jargon of botanists, a term used to refer to sub-branches.
    This branch is a descendant of a very ancient lineage.
    Ce rameau est un descendant d'une ligne généalogique très ancienne.