English–French

“graft” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁefe/

Example

Le jardinier va greffer un bourgeon sur le pommier.

The gardener is going to graft a bud onto the apple tree.

Illustration for greffer (graft)

How to say “graft” in French

“Graft” in French is greffer.

A living branch accepts an inserted bud, which continues functioning as part of the host.

Full entry for greffer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with greffer

Il a décidé de greffer une idée nouvelle dans son discours.

He decided to add a new idea to his speech.

Tips for using greffer

  • The pronominal form se greffer à means to attach itself to an existing activity, structure, or situation.

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