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    Ruche (en. Hive)

    /ʁyʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Structure made of wood or metal where bees live and produce honey.
    The beekeeper set up several hives in his orchard.
    Le apiculteur a installé plusieurs ruches dans son verger.
    A large number of bees living together in such a structure.
    The hive is buzzing with activity during the summer.
    La ruche bourdonne d'activité pendant l'été.
    Metaphor describing a very active or lively place.
    This city is a hive of creativity.
    Cette ville est une ruche de créativité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rica', meaning 'hive' or 'nest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honey hive
    Hive specially designed for honey production.
    ruche à miel
    to be in a hive
    To be in a very active or busy environment.
    être dans une ruche

    Related Words

    beekeeper
    A person who raises bees to produce honey.
    apiculteur
    honey
    Sweet substance produced by bees.
    miel
    bee
    Pollinating insect essential to the ecosystem.
    abeille

    Slang Meanings

    A group of very busy people.
    This team works like a hive.
    Cette équipe travaille comme une ruche.
    A very dynamic place.
    This café is always a hive of activity.
    Ce café est toujours une ruche de monde.