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    Ramée (en. Rowed)

    /ʁame/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group or quantity of branches or stems.
    A bunch of flowers was arranged on the table.
    Une ramée de fleurs a été disposée sur la table.
    A measure of wood in the paper industry.
    The production of paper requires a large bundle of wood.
    La production de papiers nécessite une grande ramée de bois.
    In zoology, a term used to designate a group of insects in certain classifications.
    This bunch of insects is characterized by its colorful wings.
    Cette ramée d'insectes est caractérisée par ses ailes colorées.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'rame', meaning 'branch' or 'twig'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bundle of wood
    A quantity of wood measured for a specific use.
    ramée de bois
    to prepare a bundle
    To prepare or gather branches for a project.
    faire une ramée
    a bunch of flowers
    A group of flowers arranged together.
    une ramée de fleurs

    Related Words

    ramification
    The process by which a structure divides into several branches.
    ramification
    rame
    Branch or stem.
    rame

    Slang Meanings

    To have a large quantity of something.
    He has a bunch of problems to manage.
    Il a une ramée de problèmes à gérer.
    To be overwhelmed by a situation.
    I am in a lot of work this week.
    Je suis dans une ramée de travail cette semaine.