branche

Definitions of branche
  1. noun
    a division of some larger or more complex organization
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    bureau de poste, poste locale
    a local branch where postal services are available"
    branche exécutive, exécutif
    the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws
    branche législative, législatif
    the branch of the United States government that has the power of legislating
    branche judiciaire
    the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice
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    section
    an administrative unit in government or business
  2. noun
    any of the larger branches of a tree
    synonyms: rameau
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    branche d'arbre
    any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
  3. noun
    a part of a forked or branching shape
    synonyms: cuisse, cuisseau
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    sous figure
    a figure that is a part of another figure
  4. noun
    a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
    synonyms: rameau
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    branche d'arbre
    any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
    branchette, brindille, rameau
    a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
    rameau
    any of the larger branches of a tree
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    tige
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
  5. noun
    a natural consequence of development
    synonyms: rejeton
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    conséquence, effet, résultat
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  6. noun
    a stream or river connected to a larger one
    synonyms: affluent
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    cours d'eau
    a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
  7. noun
    any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
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    saillie
    any structure that branches out from a central support
  8. noun
    a particular aspect of life or activity
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    aspect, élément
    a distinct feature or element in a problem
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