Souche (en. Strain)

/sutʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Base or origin of a family or lineage.

He is proud of his Breton roots.

Il est fier de ses souches bretonnes.

Part of a tree or plant that remains in the ground after cutting.

The stump of the tree is still visible in the garden.

La souche de l'arbre est encore visible dans le jardin.

Bacterial strain, a group of genetically similar microbes.

This strain of bacteria is resistant to antibiotics.

Cette souche de bactéries est résistante aux antibiotiques.

From Old French 'souche', meaning 'root' or 'stem'.

family lineage

Lineage of a family, genealogical traces.

souche familiale

tree stump

Part of the tree after cutting, often unsightly.

souche d'arbre

virus strain

Variant or type of a pathogenic agent.

souche de virus

root

Part that connects the plant to the soil.

racine

stem

Main part of a plant that supports the leaves.

tige

lineage

Line of ancestors of a person or a group.

lignage

Said of a person with unrefined origins.

He has a very down-to-earth side, simple and authentic.

Il a un côté très souche, simple et authentique.

Describes something rough or unrefined.

This place has a rustic charm, far from tourists.

Cet endroit a un charme souche, loin des touristes.