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biennial in French

biennial in French is biennal, bisannuel, bisannuelle — biennial means happening once every two years.

biennial in French

biennal
adj
Happening every two years.
bisannuel
adj
Happening every two years.
biennal
adj
Lasting for two years.
bisannuelle
noun
A plant that requires two years to complete its life-cycle, germinating and growing in its first year, then producing its flowers and fruit in its second year, after which it usually dies.

What does "biennial" mean?

  1. adjective Happening once every two years.
    "The biennial conference returns to Lisbon next spring."
  2. adjective Of a plant, taking two growing seasons to complete its life cycle, producing leaves in the first year and flowers and seed in the second.
    "Foxgloves are biennial, so do not expect flowers until the second summer."
  3. noun A plant that lives for two years, or a large art exhibition held every two years.
    "Sow your biennials in early summer for flowers next year."
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biennial in a sentence

  • The biennial conference returns to Lisbon next spring.
  • Funding is reviewed on a biennial basis.
  • Foxgloves are biennial, so do not expect flowers until the second summer.
  • Sow your biennials in early summer for flowers next year.

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What is "biennial" in French?

"biennial" in French is biennal, bisannuel, bisannuelle. biennial means: Happening once every two years.

How do you use "biennial" in a sentence?

Example: "The biennial conference returns to Lisbon next spring." In French, "biennial" is biennal, bisannuel, bisannuelle.

Are there other ways to say "biennial" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "biennial": biennal, bisannuel, bisannuelle.

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