English–French
“stem” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tiʒ/
Example
La tige de cette plante est cassée.
The stem of this plant is broken.
How to say “stem” in French
“Stem” in French is tige.
A narrow upright part that supports upper structures and carries material along its length.
Example sentences with tige
Il a coupé la tige pour rempoter la plante.
He cut the stem to repot the plant.
Tips for using tige
- Beyond botany, tige can denote a shaft in a machine or tool and the upper part of a boot.