Semence (en. Seed)

/sə.mɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Plant product intended to be sown to grow new plants.

It is important to choose the right seed for the garden.

Il est important de choisir la bonne semence pour le jardin.

Granule or substance by which certain species reproduce.

Basic element of an idea or project, symbolically.

The word 'semence' comes from the Latin 'semen', which means 'seed, grain'.

to sow the seed

To put the seed in the ground so that it germinates.

semer la semence

to have quality seeds

To possess remarkable seeds for crops.

avoir des semences de qualité

seed of the idea

Initial element of a concept or thought.

semence de l'idée

seed

Part of a plant that can become a new plant.

graine

crop

Set of practices for growing plants.

culture

reproduction

Process by which organisms produce new individuals.

reproduction

Often used pejoratively to refer to a person who is worthless.

Look at that guy, he's really a seed.

Regarde ce type, c'est vraiment une semence.