French translation of fastigiate is 
fastigié

Meaning of "fastigiate" in English

"Fastigiate" refers to a particular growth habit of trees and shrubs where their branches are erect and close to the main stem, resulting in a narrow, columnar shape. This term is often used in horticulture and botany to describe plants that have vertically oriented structures. Fastigiate forms are desirable in gardens because they take up less horizontal space while offering height, making them ideal for urban settings or smaller gardens.

Meaning of "fastigié" in French

In French, "fastigié" describes a growth form similar to its English counterpart, referring to plants with upright, closely spaced branches and a column-like appearance. This term is applied in botany to characterize trees and shrubs that display this vertical growth pattern, which is aesthetically pleasing and practical for limited spaces. The word "fastigié" captures this concept and is used in the context of plant morphology.

Pronunciation of "fastigiate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /fæˈstɪdʒ.i.ət/

Pronunciation Variations: There may be slight variations in pronunciation between British and American English, primarily altering the stress or vowel sounds slightly, but it is generally pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable in both dialects.

Pronunciation of "fastigié" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /fas.ti.ʒje/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "fastigié" remains relatively consistent across different French-speaking regions, maintaining the same vowel and consonant sounds, with perhaps minor regional variations in intonation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The fastigiate cypress trees lined the driveway. - Les cyprès fastigiés bordaient l'allée.
2. This garden features a fastigiate oak for its vertical appeal. - Ce jardin comporte un chêne fastigié pour son attrait vertical.
3. Fastigiate trees are perfect for narrow spaces. - Les arbres fastigiés sont parfaits pour les espaces étroits.
4. Many landscapers recommend fastigiate varieties for urban gardens. - De nombreux paysagistes recommandent les variétés fastigiées pour les jardins urbains.
5. The fastigiate nature of the trees gives the garden a formal look. - La nature fastigiée des arbres donne au jardin un aspect formel.
6. Fastigiate junipers can serve as excellent privacy screens. - Les genévriers fastigiés peuvent servir d'excellents écrans d'intimité.
7. He admired the fastigiate structure of the newly planted pines. - Il admirait la structure fastigiée des pins récemment plantés.
8. Fastigiate forms are often cultivated for their unique shape. - Les formes fastigiées sont souvent cultivées pour leur forme unique.
9. The fastigiate birch added a striking vertical element to the landscape. - Le bouleau fastigié ajoutait un élément vertical frappant au paysage.
10. Fastigiate trees are increasingly popular in contemporary garden design. - Les arbres fastigiés sont de plus en plus populaires dans la conception de jardins contemporains.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "fastigiate" in English

Synonyms: columnar, upright, vertical, narrow, erect.

Antonyms: spreading, wide, expansive, bushy, sprawling.

Similar Words: pyramidal, slender, elongated, tapering, lofty.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "fastigié" in French

Synonyms: colonnaire, vertical, érigé, étroit, droit.

Antonyms: étalé, large, vaste, buissonnant, rampant.

Similar Words: pyramidal, mince, allongé, effilé, élevé.

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