fern
A fern is a green plant with long, feathery leaves that does not have flowers or seeds. These plants typically grow in damp, shady areas such as forests or near water.
Exemples
3 sur 5There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'feather'. Both 'fern' and 'feather' start with 'fe' and fern leaves look like green feathers.
Quiz rapide
The green ______ grows well in the dark, wet part of the garden.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : fern
Exemples
There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
everydayThere is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.
The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
formalThe botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.
Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
informalLook at all the cool ferns growing by the river!
Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds, which distinguishes them from most flowering plants.
academicFerns reproduce via spores rather than seeds, which distinguishes them from most flowering plants.
Our corporate office decor includes several ferns to improve indoor air quality.
businessOur corporate office decor includes several ferns to improve indoor air quality.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
maidenhair fern
maidenhair fern
fern forest
fern forest
bird's nest fern
bird's nest fern
Souvent confondu avec
A 'fir' is a tall evergreen tree, while a 'fern' is a small, flowerless green plant.
Both grow in the shade, but moss is a low-growing carpet-like plant, while ferns have distinct leaves called fronds.
Notes d'usage
Use 'fern' to describe green plants that have feathery leaves and grow in the shade. It is a countable noun, so you can say 'one fern' or 'many ferns'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often misspell it as 'farn' or confuse the pronunciation with 'fir'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'feather'. Both 'fern' and 'feather' start with 'fe' and fern leaves look like green feathers.
Origine du mot
From the Old English word 'fearn', which is of Germanic origin.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many cultures, ferns are popular indoor house plants because they can survive in low light.
Quiz rapide
The green ______ grows well in the dark, wet part of the garden.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : fern
Vocabulaire associé
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high
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wetland
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coral reef
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vegetation
A1Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.
foliage
A1Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.
canopy
A1A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.
photosynthesis
A1Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.
pollination
A1Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.
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