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"Plant" in French: plante
la plante
Plant in French is la plante, feminine: une plante verte, des plantes d'intérieur. Arroser la plante means to water the plant. Un plant (masculine) is more a seedling or young plant for the garden.
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How to pronounce plante
Say it
plahnt
/plɑ̃t/
Plante: plahnt with nasal an. Soft final e. Plural plantes keeps the same vowel.
"Plant" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la plante | the plant Default noun. | Default noun. |
| une plante verte | a houseplant Indoor greenery. | Indoor greenery. |
| arroser la plante | to water the plant Care routine. | Care routine. |
| des plantes | plants Plural. | Plural. |
How to use plante in real life
- 1Apartment tour
Cette plante a besoin de plus de lumière.
This plant needs more light.
Cette plante at home.
- 2Leaving town
Tu peux arroser ma plante pendant le week-end ?
Can you water my plant over the weekend?
Ma plante + care ask.
- 3Garden center
Je cherche une plante qui résiste à l'ombre.
I'm looking for a plant that handles shade.
Shopping for une plante.
Mistakes English speakers make with plante
Incorrect: Un plante sur le balcon.
Correct: Une plante sur le balcon.
Plante is feminine.
Incorrect: J'ai un plant dans le salon (for a houseplant).
Correct: J'ai une plante dans le salon.
Houseplants are usually plante; plant is more a seedling.
Good to know
Balconies and window sills full of plantes are common in French cities. Markets and jardineries sell seasonal plants; ask for conseils d'arrosage if you are unsure.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a gift plant
ChatPal
On lui offre une plante ou des fleurs coupées ?
Shall we give her a plant or cut flowers?
You
Une plante. Les fleurs meurent trop vite.
A plant. Flowers die too fast.
ChatPal
OK. Cette petite plante verte est jolie.
OK. This little green plant is pretty.
You
Parfait, on prend celle-là.
Perfect, we'll take that one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Plant" in French
How do you say plant in French?
La plante (feminine).
Plante or plant?
Plante for most plants; un plant often means a seedling.
How do you say water the plant?
Arroser la plante.
How do you pronounce plante?
plahnt.
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