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    Tiges (en. Stems)

    /tiʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Main part of a plant, which serves as support for leaves and flowers.
    The rose stems must be cut to promote their growth.
    Les tiges de roses doivent être coupées pour favoriser leur croissance.
    String or elongated pieces of a plant, like celery stalks.
    She added celery stalks to the soup.
    Elle a ajouté des tiges de céleri à la soupe.
    Construction elements made of metal or plastic, used in various contexts.
    The steel stems reinforce the building's structure.
    Les tiges en acier renforcent la structure du bâtiment.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'tige', derived from Latin 'tiga', meaning 'stem' or 'branch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have stems
    To be thin and lanky.
    avoir des tiges
    glass stems
    Stems used to support decorations or plants.
    tiges de verres

    Related Words

    stem
    Singular form of stems, generally used in a similar way.
    tige
    stipe
    Stem of a plant, specifically the one that is unbranched.
    stipe

    Slang Meanings

    Stem refers to a thin person.
    He's so thin that he looks like he might fly away.
    Il est tellement tige qu'on dirait qu'il va s'envoler.
    Used to describe a light-hearted term for a cigarette.
    He pulled a stem from his pocket to smoke.
    Il a sorti une tige de sa poche pour fumer.