No. 2,746 in French
branche
"Branche" in English means "branch," referring to a part of a tree or a division in a system or field.
In a sentence
La branche de cet arbre est très robuste.
The branch of this tree is very sturdy.
The word "branche" refers to the literal branch of the tree, illustrating its common physical meaning.
Elle travaille dans la branche informatique de l'entreprise.
She works in the company's IT branch.
Here, "branche" signifies a division or sector within an organization or field, depicting its metaphorical use.
Je vais rejoindre une branche qui s'intéresse à la recherche écologique.
I am going to join a branch that is interested in ecological research.
In this sentence, "branche" represents a specialized subgroup or division focused on a specific topic, again showing its figurative application in organizational contexts.
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