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    Sève (en. Sap)

    /sɛv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Liquid that circulates in plant tissues and contains nutrients.
    The sap of the tree flows in spring.
    La sève de l'arbre coule au printemps.
    Substance that can be extracted from certain plants, particularly used in medicine.
    We extract birch sap for its health benefits.
    On extrait la sève de bouleau pour ses bienfaits pour la santé.
    Condition of vitality or strength in a living being.
    These young trees have all the sap needed to grow.
    Ces jeunes arbres ont toute la sève nécessaire pour grandir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'seva', designating a liquid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have energy
    To be full of energy and vitality.
    avoir de la sève
    to draw sap
    To extract the nourishing elements from a plant.
    tirer la sève

    Related Words

    juice
    Sweet liquid that can be extracted from plants.
    suc
    refined sap
    Sap transformed by the plant during photosynthesis.
    sève élaborée
    raw sap
    Sap that circulates in the plant's vessels before being refined.
    sève brute

    Slang Meanings

    Energy or courage.
    He really has a lot of energy today, he doesn’t stop moving.
    Il a vraiment de la sève aujourd'hui, il n'arrête pas de bouger.
    Courage and determination.
    She has energy, she never gives up.
    Elle a de la sève, elle ne lâche jamais prise.