English–French

“plant life” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/veʒetasjɔ̃/

Example

La végétation autour du lac est riche et variée.

The plant life around the lake is rich and varied.

Illustration for végétation (plant life)

How to say “plant life” in French

“Plant life” in French is végétation.

An area viewed through the pattern and density of its plant cover.

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

Example sentences with végétation

La végétation urbaine rafraîchit la ville en été.

Urban vegetation cools the city in summer.

Tips for using végétation

  • Végétation usually takes singular agreement when it means the plant cover of a place as a whole: la végétation est dense.

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