stem

• Nom désignant la partie principale et structurale d'une plante qui porte les feuilles, les fleurs et les fruits, et qui conduit l'eau et les nutriments.

A noun referring to the main structural axis of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits, and transports water and nutrients.

1. Plant partA2formal

   The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit.

   Tige (partie de la plante)

   • The rose has a long, thorny stem.
   • Cut the stem at an angle before placing the flower in water.
   • The stem of the tree was thick and sturdy.

   Synonymesshootstalktrunk

2. Origin or sourceB2formal

   The main or central part from which something develops or originates.

   origine, source

   • The stem of the problem lies in poor communication.
   • This word has its stem in Latin.
   • The stem of the argument was a misunderstanding.

   Synonymesbeginningderivationfountainheadgenesisoriginrootsourcewellspring

3. Glassware partB1formal

   The narrow, vertical part of a wine glass or goblet that connects the bowl to the base.

   pied de verre

   • She held the glass by its stem to avoid warming the wine.
   • The stem of the goblet was elegantly curved.
   • He carefully polished the stem of the crystal glass.

   Synonymesshaftstalk

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer qu'une chose provient ou découle d'une autre, ou pour arrêter ou contenir un flux ou un développement.

A verb used to indicate the act of originating from or being caused by something, or to stop or check the flow or progress of something.

1. Originate or ariseB2formal

   To originate or develop from a particular source or cause.

   provenir

   • His success stems from years of hard work.
   • The problem stems from a lack of communication.
   • Many traditions stem from ancient rituals.

   Synonymesarisecomederivedevelopemanateflowissueoriginateproceedspring

2. Stop or restrainB2formal

   To stop or hold back the flow or progress of something.

   endiguer

   • The government took measures to stem the tide of inflation.
   • She tried to stem her tears during the speech.
   • New policies were introduced to stem the spread of the disease.

   Synonymesblockcheckcurbhaltrestrainstanchstop

   Antonymesaccelerateadvanceaidassistencouragefosterpromotestimulate