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    Semés (en. Sown)

    /sə.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put seeds in the ground for them to grow.
    He sowed sunflowers in his garden.
    Il a semé des tournesols dans son jardin.
    To scatter or disseminate something.
    She sowed doubts among her colleagues.
    Elle a semé des doutes parmi ses collègues.
    To place something in a location with the intention of it flourishing.
    They sowed friendship during their trip.
    Ils ont semé l'amitié durant leur voyage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'seminare', which means 'to sow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sow discord
    To create conflicts or tensions.
    semer la discorde
    to sow doubt
    To instill uncertainty in someone.
    semer le doute
    to sow happiness
    To spread happiness around oneself.
    semer le bonheur

    Related Words

    seed
    Seed or material used for planting.
    semence
    sowing
    The action or period of sowing.
    semis
    sown
    Past participle of the verb to sow.
    semé

    Slang Meanings

    To disperse information informally.
    He sowed the news in the group.
    Il a semé la nouvelle dans le groupe.
    To start a rumor.
    She sowed a rumor about her colleague.
    Elle a semé une rumeur sur son collègue.