English–French

“root” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁasin/

Example

La racine de cet arbre est très grosse.

The root of this tree is very thick.

Illustration for racine (root)

How to say “root” in French

“Root” in French is racine.

A supporting root beneath a plant, or the underlying source from which something grows.

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

Example sentences with racine

Ce mot a pour racine une forme latine.

The root of this word is a Latin form.

Tips for using racine

  • In mathematics, racine carrée means 'square root', while racine cubique means 'cube root'.

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