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Branch
01
succursale, filiale
a store, office, etc. that belongs to a larger business, organization, etc. and is representing it in a certain area
Exemples
The bank opened a new branch in the city center to better serve its growing customer base.
La banque a ouvert une nouvelle succursale dans le centre-ville pour mieux servir sa clientèle croissante.
The clothing retailer has several branches across the country, each offering a wide selection of fashion items.
Le détaillant de vêtements a plusieurs succursales à travers le pays, chacune offrant un large choix d'articles de mode.
02
branche
a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow
Exemples
The children climbed the sturdy branch of the oak tree, enjoying the view from high up.
Les enfants ont grimpé sur la branche robuste du chêne, profitant de la vue d'en haut.
She carefully pruned the overgrown branches to maintain the tree ’s shape and health.
Elle a soigneusement taillé les branches envahissantes pour maintenir la forme et la santé de l'arbre.
03
section, division
a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors
Exemples
The reunion brought together every branch of the extended family, some of whom had n't seen each other in decades.
Les retrouvailles ont réuni chaque branche de la famille élargie, dont certains membres ne s'étaient pas vus depuis des décennies.
The Smith family has a long lineage, with each branch tracing back to a common ancestor who immigrated in the 1800s.
La famille Smith a une longue lignée, avec chaque branche remontant à un ancêtre commun qui a immigré dans les années 1800.
04
an extension or projection resembling an arm in shape or function
Exemples
The sculpture 's branches gave it a human-like form.
Coral reefs extend branches into the clear water.
05
embranchement
a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part
Exemples
The canoe drifted down a quiet branch of the river, away from the bustling main channel.
Le canoë a dérivé le long d'une branche tranquille de la rivière, loin du chenal principal animé.
The fishermen preferred the branch of the river, where the water was calmer and teemed with fish.
Les pêcheurs préféraient la branche de la rivière, où l'eau était plus calme et grouillait de poissons.
06
a result or offshoot arising naturally from an existing development or source
Exemples
The new division is a branch of the parent company.
The branch of research grew from earlier discoveries.
07
embranchement, divergence
a secondary or lesser-used road or path that diverges from a main road or path
Exemples
We took a left turn onto a narrow branch off the highway, leading us to a scenic route through the mountains.
Nous avons pris un virage à gauche sur une branche étroite de l'autoroute, nous conduisant à une route pittoresque à travers les montagnes.
The hiking trail splits into several branches, each leading to different parts of the forest.
Le sentier de randonnée se divise en plusieurs branches, chacune menant à différentes parties de la forêt.
08
branche, division
a subdivision of a larger system or concept
Exemples
Mathematics has many branches, including algebra and geometry.
Les mathématiques ont de nombreuses branches, y compris l'algèbre et la géométrie.
She specializes in the branch of biology that studies marine life.
Elle se spécialise dans la branche de la biologie qui étudie la vie marine.
to branch
01
diviser, se ramifier
to divide into two or more separate paths or divisions
Intransitive
Exemples
The river branched into two smaller streams as it flowed through the valley.
La rivière s'est divisée en deux petits ruisseaux en traversant la vallée.
The hiking trail branched, giving hikers different route choices.
Le sentier de randonnée se divisait, offrant aux randonneurs différents choix d'itinéraires.
02
ramifier, se ramifier
to grow or extend new branches from the main trunk or stem of a tree or plant
Intransitive
Exemples
In spring, the apple tree begins to branch, producing delicate blossoms that will eventually yield fruit.
Au printemps, le pommier commence à se ramifier, produisant des fleurs délicates qui finiront par donner des fruits.
After the storm, the damaged tree began to branch again, sprouting new growth from its remaining limbs.
Après la tempête, l'arbre endommagé a commencé à se ramifier à nouveau, produisant de nouvelles pousses à partir de ses branches restantes.
Arbre Lexical
branchial
branchless
branchlet
branch
