Semée (en. Sown)

/se.me/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of elements or seeds scattered in a given space.
The sowing of wheat was done in the spring.
La semée de blé a été réalisée au printemps.
The process of distributing seeds over land.
The sowing of flowers beautified the garden.
La semée des fleurs a embelli le jardin.

Etymology

The word 'sown' comes from the verb 'to sow' which means to put seeds in the ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sow discord
Create a disagreement between people.
semer la discorde
sow trouble
Cause concern or unrest.
semer le trouble

Related Words

to sow
To plant seeds in the ground.
semer
to germinate
To begin to grow from a seed.
germer

Slang Meanings

Spread false rumors.
He sowed discord among his colleagues.
Il a semé la zizanie parmi ses collègues.
Create a tense atmosphere.
She sowed doubt during the meeting.
Elle a semé le doute lors de la réunion.