No. 11,292 in French
racines
"Racines" means "roots" in English.
In a sentence
Les racines des arbres s'étendent profondément dans le sol.
The roots of the trees extend deeply into the soil.
In this sentence, 'racines' refers to the botanical roots of the trees that anchor them and absorb nutrients.
Les racines de sa famille remontent à plusieurs générations dans cette région.
The roots of his family go back several generations in this region.
Here, 'racines' metaphorically denotes the familial heritage and origin connected to the region.
Elle cherche à retrouver ses racines culturelles et à en apprendre davantage.
She seeks to rediscover her cultural roots and learn more about them.
In this usage, 'racines' symbolizes cultural heritage and traditions that the person is aiming to reconnect with.
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