French translation of obimbricate is 
obimbricate

Meaning of "obimbricate" in English

"Obimbricate" refers to the arrangement or overlapping of structures, often in a botanical context, where leaves or petals are layered in a way that they cover part of each other, resembling scales. This term is primarily used in scientific descriptions, particularly involving plant morphology. The concept emphasizes a specific pattern of overlap, contributing to the understanding of growth or structural design in plants.

Meaning of "obimbricate" in French

En français, le terme "obimbricate" est utilisé pour décrire une disposition ou un chevauchement de structures, souvent dans un contexte botanique. Il s’agit d'une configuration où des feuilles ou des pétales se superposent partiellement, ressemblant à des écailles. Ce terme est principalement utilisé dans des descriptions scientifiques, notamment pour décrire la morphologie des plantes et la compréhension de leur croissance ou structure.

Pronunciation of "obimbricate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [əʊˈbɪmbrɪˌkeɪt]

Pronunciation Variations: The English pronunciation of "obimbricate" is fairly consistent across different regions, though slight variations might occur in vowel sounds based on accents, such as British or American English, impacting the 'o' and 'a' sounds.

Pronunciation of "obimbricate" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ɔ.bɪ̃.bʁi.kat]

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation remains relatively stable across regions; however, local dialects may influence intonation or the pronunciation of vowels, particularly nasal sounds like 'in' in "obimbricate".

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The botanist noted an obimbricate pattern in the plant leaves.
   (La botaniste a noté un motif obimbricate dans les feuilles de la plante.)

2. Obimbricate structures are common in certain fern species.
   (Les structures obimbricaques sont courantes chez certaines espèces de fougères.)

3. The peculiar way the petals unfolded was obimbricate.
   (La manière particulière dont les pétales se dépliaient était obimbricaque.)

4. This plant features notably obimbricate foliage.
   (Cette plante présente un feuillage notablement obimbricaque.)

5. In studying plant growth, obimbricate arrangements often signal efficient space use.
   (Lors de l'étude de la croissance des plantes, les dispositions obimbricaques signalent souvent une utilisation efficace de l'espace.)

6. Observing the obimbricate alignment helped understand the flower's development.
   (L'observation de l'alignement obimbricaque a aidé à comprendre le développement de la fleur.)

7. The obimbricate form was aesthetically pleasing in the garden setting.
   (La forme obimbricaque était esthétiquement plaisante dans le cadre du jardin.)

8. Many tropical plants exhibit obimbricate patterns for sun protection.
   (De nombreuses plantes tropicales présentent des motifs obimbricaques pour se protéger du soleil.)

9. The obimbricate configuration can be seen in the plant's reproductive structures.
   (La configuration obimbricaque peut être observée dans les structures reproductrices de la plante.)

10. Researchers documented how obimbricate layering assists in water runoff.
    (Les chercheurs ont documenté comment le chevauchement obimbricaque aide au ruissellement de l'eau.)

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

Synonyms: overlapping, layered, interleaved, imbricate, shingled

Antonyms: separate, discrete, detached, unconnected, distinct

Similar Words: contiguous, adjacent, touching, interfaced, conjoined

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

Synonyms: imbriqué, superposé, intercalé, empilé, juxtaposé

Antonyms: séparé, distinct, détaché, indépendant, isolé

Similar Words: contigu, adjacent, côtoyant, juxtaposé, relié

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