French translation of quinquefoliate is 
quinquefoliate

Meaning of "quinquefoliate" in English

The word "quinquefoliate" is an adjective used in botany to describe a plant or a leaf structure that consists of or has five leaflets. It is derived from the Latin roots "quinque," meaning five, and "foliatus," meaning leafed. This term is often used to categorize certain types of compound leaves, which are common in various plant species. In horticulture and botanical studies, recognizing a quinquefoliate structure can be important for plant identification and understanding plant morphology.

Meaning of "quinquefoliate" in French

In French, "quinquefoliate" carries the same botanical significance as it does in English. It describes a plant feature characterized by having five leaflets. This term is useful within botanical and horticultural contexts where precise descriptions of leaf arrangements are necessary. Identifying such features in plants can aid botanists and horticulturists in classification and study of different plant species, which share this specific leaf configuration.

Pronunciation of "quinquefoliate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /kwɪŋkwiˈfoʊliɪt/

Pronunciation Variations: The term is generally pronounced consistently across different regions, though slight variations may occur in the stressing of syllables based on regional accents.

Pronunciation of "quinquefoliate" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kwɛ̃kəfɔl'jɑt/

Pronunciation Variations: Pronunciation remains relatively uniform in different French-speaking regions, though some minor adjustments might be noted in terms of vowel sounds, depending on local accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The quinquefoliate leaves of the plant swayed gently in the breeze. (Les feuilles quinquefoliées de la plante oscillaient doucement dans la brise.)
2. Botanists were excited to find a quinquefoliate species in the region. (Les botanistes étaient ravis de trouver une espèce quinquefoliée dans la région.)
3. Each branch of the tree showcased a perfect quinquefoliate arrangement. (Chaque branche de l'arbre présentait une disposition quinquefoliée parfaite.)
4. Quinquefoliate plants are often adapted to diverse environments. (Les plantes quinquefoliées sont souvent adaptées à des environnements divers.)
5. The garden catalogue detailed several quinquefoliate shrubs. (Le catalogue du jardin détaillait plusieurs arbustes quinquefoliés.)
6. Researchers mapped out areas where quinquefoliate growths were predominant. (Les chercheurs ont cartographié les zones où les croissances quinquefoliées étaient prédominantes.)
7. A novice gardener might confuse a quinquefoliate leaf with other types. (Un jardinier novice pourrait confondre une feuille quinquefoliée avec d'autres types.)
8. The quinquefoliate pattern was critical for identifying the plant species. (Le motif quinquefolié était essentiel pour identifier l'espèce de plante.)
9. Conservationists are studying quinquefoliate plants for ecological benefits. (Les écologistes étudient les plantes quinquefoliées pour leurs bénéfices écologiques.)
10. One of the oldest quinquefoliate specimens is housed in the city's botanical garden. (L'un des plus anciens spécimens quinquefoliés est conservé dans le jardin botanique de la ville.)

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

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Similar Words: compound leaf, palmate leaf, foliate.

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

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Similar Words: feuille composée, feuille palmée, foliacée.

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