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branche

branch (of tree or organization)

noun BRAHNSH Less Common
Animals & Nature Plants

Also means

field, domain

Usage Note

Branche applies to a tree limb, a company branch, and an academic field (une branche des sciences). The adjective branché ('plugged in') informally means trendy or hip, a vivid extension of the literal sense.

Examples

"L'oiseau s'est posé sur une branche basse."

Natural Translation

The bird landed on a low branch.

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