Roseaux (en. Reeds)

/ʁozo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A perennial herbaceous plant that grows in wet areas.

Reeds line the rivers and ponds.

Les roseaux bordent les rivières et les étangs.

Reed stalk used to make objects.

He made a chair from reeds.

Il a fabriqué un fauteuil à partir de roseaux.

Their presence often indicates a healthy natural environment.

Reeds in a marsh are a good sign of biodiversity.

Des roseaux dans un marais sont un bon signe de biodiversité.

The word 'reed' comes from the Latin 'arundo', which also refers to aquatic plants.

to be in the reeds

to be in a delicate or confusing situation.

être dans le roseau

to stand up like a reed

to remain flexible in the face of difficulties.

se dresser comme un roseau

garden

A cultivated space where various types of plants can be found, including reeds.

jardin

marsh

A wetland where reeds and other aquatic plants grow.

marais

nature

The set of elements of the living world, including reeds.

nature

To be bored in a place of no interest.

I feel like a reed here, nothing is happening.

Je me sens comme un roseau ici, il ne se passe rien.

To be too slow to make a decision.

Stop acting like a reed and finally make up your mind.

Arrête de faire le roseau et décide-toi enfin.