sprout in French
sprout in French is pousse, graine germée, jeune pousse — sprout means to begin growing, as a seed or plant does.
sprout in French
pousse
A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
graine germée
A germinated seed, an incipient young plant.
jeune pousse
(figurative) A child.
germer
(gardening, intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.
faire germer
(transitive) To cause to grow from a seed.
What does "sprout" mean?
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verb To begin growing, as a seed or plant does.
"The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry."
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verb To appear or spring up suddenly, often in large numbers.
"New coffee shops seem to sprout on every corner these days."
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noun A young shoot or new growth from a plant or seed.
"She added fresh bean sprouts to the stir-fry."
sprout in a sentence
- The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry.
- Seedlings sprout faster in warm, moist soil.
- New coffee shops seem to sprout on every corner these days.
- She added fresh bean sprouts to the stir-fry.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sprout" in French?
"sprout" in French is pousse, graine germée, jeune pousse. sprout means: To begin growing, as a seed or plant does.
How do you use "sprout" in a sentence?
Example: "The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry." In French, "sprout" is pousse, graine germée, jeune pousse.
Are there other ways to say "sprout" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "sprout": pousse, graine germée, jeune pousse, germer, faire germer.
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