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understory in French

understory in French is sous-bois — understory means the layer of plants that grows in the shade beneath the canopy of a forest.

understory in French

sous-bois
noun
(ecology, also, attributively) The (layer of) plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest above the forest floor.

What does "understory" mean?

  1. noun The layer of plants that grows in the shade beneath the canopy of a forest.
    "Ferns and young saplings fill the understory of the forest."
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understory in a sentence

  • Ferns and young saplings fill the understory of the forest.
  • Hikers pushed through the thick understory along the trail.

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What is "understory" in French?
"understory" in French is sous-bois. understory means: The layer of plants that grows in the shade beneath the canopy of a forest.
How do you use "understory" in a sentence?
Example: "Ferns and young saplings fill the understory of the forest." In French, "understory" is sous-bois.
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