Tige (en. Stem)

/tiʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Part of a plant that supports leaves and flowers.

The stem of the rose is often thorny.

La tige de la rose est souvent épineuse.

Element of an object, often long and slender.

He hid the wire in the stem of the piece of furniture.

Il a caché le fil dans la tige du meuble.

Part of an instrument, such as a glass, that holds it.

The stem of the wine glass is fine and elegant.

La tige du verre à vin est fine et élégante.

From the Latin 'tigna', meaning 'trunk' or 'beam'.

iron rod

A metal bar used for construction.

tige de fer

between two stems

In an uncertain or ambiguous situation.

entre deux tiges

supporting stem

Stabilizing element in gardening.

tige de soutien

plant

Living organism capable of photosynthesis.

plante

leaf

Flat part of the plant that serves for photosynthesis.

feuille

flower

Reproductive organ of flowering plants.

fleur

In the jargon of botanists, refers to a part of a plant.

You need to choose the stem well for the cutting.

Il faut bien choisir la tige pour la bouture.

Used to designate a cane or a stick.

Take your stick to go for a walk.

Prends ta tige pour aller marcher.