souche
strain
In French, the word 'souche' is used to mean 'strain', particularly in the context of biology or medicine. It can refer to a specific type or lineage of a microorganism, such as a bacterial or viral strain. The word can also be used more broadly to refer to a lineage or group of related organisms, such as a strain of plants or animals.
Example sentences using: souche
Il reste seulement la souche de l'arbre après l'ouragan.
Only the stump of the tree remains after the hurricane.
In this sentence, 'souche' is used to refer to the remaining bottom part of a tree, commonly known as a 'stump', after the tree has been cut down or fallen in a storm.
Je suis de la vieille souche.
I am of the old stock.
This phrase uses 'souche' in a metaphorical sense to refer to one's origins or lineage. Saying 'Je suis de la vieille souche' is a way for the speaker to express that they come from an old, perhaps aristocratic or otherwise distinguished family.
Il a trouvé une souche d'une espèce rare de champignons.
He found a strain of a rare species of mushrooms.
In microbiology, 'souche' is used to refer to a strain of organisms, which are genetic variants or subtypes of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. This sentence illustrates the use of 'souche' in this context.