English–French
“sap” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛv/
Example
Au printemps, la sève monte dans les arbres.
In spring, the sap rises in the trees.
How to say “sap” in French
“Sap” in French is sève.
The nourishing fluid flowing through a plant, from its roots toward its growing parts.
Example sentences with sève
On récolte la sève d'érable pour fabriquer du sirop.
We harvest maple sap to make syrup.
Tips for using sève
- Sève is feminine, so standard forms include la sève, une sève, and cette sève.