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    Végétation (en. Vegetation)

    /veʒeta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A collection of plants that grow in a given territory.
    The vegetation in this forest is very dense.
    La végétation de cette forêt est très dense.
    The character and appearance of plants in a specific location.
    Alpine vegetation is adapted to extreme climatic conditions.
    La végétation alpine est adaptée aux conditions climatiques extrêmes.
    The state of growth of plants.
    The garden has beautiful vegetation in spring.
    Le jardin a une belle végétation au printemps.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'vegetatio', from the verb 'vegetare' which means 'to grow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to encourage vegetation
    To maintain or promote the growth of plants.
    faire de la végétation
    lush vegetation
    Very dense and abundant vegetation.
    végétation luxuriante
    to obliterate vegetation
    To destroy or eliminate plants in an area.
    anéantir la végétation

    Related Words

    botany
    The science of plants.
    botanique
    ecology
    The science that studies the relationships between living beings and their environment.
    écologie
    gardening
    The art of cultivating plants in a garden.
    jardinage

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive use of plants in decoration.
    This room is overrun by vegetation!
    Cette salle est envahie par la végétation !
    Disorderly or chaotic state of plants.
    This corner of the garden looks like wild vegetation.
    Ce coin de jardin ressemble à une végétation sauvage.