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British pronunciation
/ɹˈuːt/

Définition et signification de « root » en anglais

Root
01

racine

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts
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root definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She carefully planted the new tree, ensuring that its roots were well spread out in the hole to encourage healthy growth.
Elle a soigneusement planté le nouvel arbre, en veillant à ce que ses racines soient bien étalées dans le trou pour favoriser une croissance saine.
The gardener dug up the old tree to remove its large, tangled roots that had spread throughout the garden.
Le jardinier a déterré le vieil arbre pour enlever ses grandes racines emmêlées qui s'étaient répandues dans tout le jardin.
02

racine, base

the core lexical unit from which words are derived and carries the central meaning of a word
03

racine, solution

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
04

racine, radical

a value that, when multiplied by itself a specified number of times, results in the given number
example
Exemples
The square root of 16 is 4.
La racine carrée de 16 est 4.
Negative numbers can have imaginary roots, such as the square root of -1 being i.
Les nombres négatifs peuvent avoir des racines imaginaires, comme la racine carrée de -1 qui est i.
05

source, origine

the primary cause of something
example
Exemples
Understanding the root of the problem is essential for finding an effective solution to the conflict.
Comprendre la racine du problème est essentiel pour trouver une solution efficace au conflit.
The therapist helped her uncover the root of her anxiety, which was tied to past experiences.
Le thérapeute l'a aidée à découvrir la racine de son anxiété, qui était liée à des expériences passées.
06

racine, base

the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair
07

racine, origine

the place where something begins, where it springs into being
08

racine, radical

a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
09

ancêtre, aïeul

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
to root
01

enraciner, planter

to plant by burying the base of a plant in soil
Transitive: to root a plant
to root definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She roots the cuttings in a potting mix to propagate new plants.
Elle enracine les boutures dans un mélange de rempotage pour propager de nouvelles plantes.
They root the saplings in the garden bed to establish them in the soil.
Ils enracinent les jeunes plants dans le parterre pour les établir dans le sol.
02

fouiller, fouiner

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The pig rooted around the forest floor for truffles.
Le cochon fouilla le sol de la forêt à la recherche de truffes.
The dog rooted in the dirt, looking for its buried bone.
Le chien fouillait dans la terre, à la recherche de son os enterré.
03

enraciner, prendre racine

(of a plant) to grow and develop roots
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The sapling rooted quickly in the rich soil of the garden.
Le jeune arbre a pris racine rapidement dans le sol riche du jardin.
After a week in water, the cutting finally rooted and was ready for planting.
Après une semaine dans l'eau, la bouture a finalement pris racine et était prête à être plantée.
04

enraciner, prendre racine

to have a starting point, origin, or foundation
Intransitive: to root in an origin
example
Exemples
The philosophy of the movement rooted in a desire for equality.
La philosophie du mouvement prend racine dans un désir d'égalité.
Her passion for art rooted in childhood experiences with her grandmother.
Sa passion pour l'art prend racine dans les expériences de son enfance avec sa grand-mère.
05

enraciner, faire prendre racine

to help a plant or cutting grow roots
Transitive: to root a plant or cutting
example
Exemples
The gardener rooted the cutting in a jar of water before planting it.
Le jardinier a enraciné la bouture dans un bocal d'eau avant de la planter.
He rooted the sapling by placing it in nutrient-rich soil.
Il a enraciné le jeune arbre en le plaçant dans un sol riche en nutriments.
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