sprout

• Substantif désignant une nouvelle pousse sur une plante, telle qu’un jeune rameau ou un bourgeon, en particulier celle qui émerge d’une graine en germination.

A noun referring to a new growth on a plant, such as a young shoot or bud, especially one emerging from a germinating seed.

1. New plant growthB1formal

   A new growth on a plant, such as a young shoot, branch, or bud.

   Pousse de plante

   • The first sprouts appeared in the garden after the rain.
   • The tree is covered in new sprouts this spring.
   • She carefully trimmed the dead branches to encourage fresh sprouts.

   Synonymesbudoffshootscionshootspearsuckertiller

2. Germinated seedB1formal

   A young plant that has just grown from a seed, often used as food.

   jeune pousse germée

   • Bean sprouts are a common ingredient in Asian cuisine.
   • He added alfalfa sprouts to his sandwich for extra crunch.
   • The sprouts from the germinated seeds were ready to be planted.

   Synonymesseedlingshoot

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le début de la croissance ou du développement, en particulier à partir d'une graine ou d'un bourgeon.

A verb used to indicate the act of beginning to grow or develop, especially from a seed or bud.

1. Germinate or begin to growB1formal

   To start to grow or produce new shoots, buds, or leaves.

   Germer ou commencer à pousser

   • The seeds sprouted after a few days of rain.
   • New leaves are sprouting on the old tree.
   • The potatoes began to sprout in the dark cupboard.

   Synonymesbudburgeondevelopemergegerminategrowshootvegetate

   Antonymesdeclinedieshrivelwiltwither

2. Develop or appear suddenlyB2informal

   To appear or develop quickly or unexpectedly.

   Apparaître soudainement

   • New businesses are sprouting up all over the city.
   • Hair started to sprout on his chin.
   • Ideas sprouted in her mind during the brainstorming session.

   Synonymesappearariseburgeoncrop upemergemushroomspring upsurface