Roseau (en. Reed)

[ʁo.zo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Grass-like plant of wet environments, characterized by its straight and hollow stem.

The reed grows along the rivers.

Le roseau pousse le long des rivières.

Musical instrument made of reeds, such as the clarinet.

He plays the clarinet, a reed instrument.

Il joue de la clarinette, un instrument à roseau.

Term used analogously to refer to a person who is easily influenced.

She is like a reed, easily bending to the desires of others.

Elle est comme un roseau, se pliant facilement aux désirs des autres.

Comes from the Latin 'ruscus', which refers to a plant of the Juncaceae family.

to bend like a reed

To let oneself be influenced or bend under pressure.

plier comme un roseau

strong as a reed

Ability to remain upright despite difficulties.

fort comme un roseau

bulrush

Aquatic-terrestrial plant with a filiform stem.

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cattail

Marsh plant that features cylindrical inflorescences.

cattail

Indecisive or changeable person.

Don't be like a reed, make a decision.

Ne sois pas comme un roseau, prends une décision.

Someone who can be easily manipulated.

With him, he's a reed, he accepts everything.

Avec lui, c'est un roseau, il accepte tout.