achene in French
achene in French is akène — achene means a small, dry fruit that does not split open and holds a single seed, as seen in the buttercup.
achene in French
akène
(botany) A small, dry, indehiscent fruit, containing a single seed, as in the buttercup.
What does "achene" mean?
-
noun A small, dry fruit that does not split open and holds a single seed, as seen in the buttercup.
"Each tiny achene on the flower head carries just one seed."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
achene in a sentence
- Each tiny achene on the flower head carries just one seed.
- The wind scatters the achenes far from the parent plant.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "achene" in French?
"achene" in French is akène. achene means: A small, dry fruit that does not split open and holds a single seed, as seen in the buttercup.
How do you use "achene" in a sentence?
Example: "Each tiny achene on the flower head carries just one seed." In French, "achene" is akène.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
