How to Say “Black Cohosh” in French

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actée à grappes
The English phrase 'black cohosh' is translated into French as actée à grappes.
actée à grappes refers to a perennial plant native to North America used in traditional herbal medicine.

Did you know?

  • While English speakers name the plant for its dark root, French speakers use actée à grappes to highlight the shape of the flowers.
  • The French name actée à grappes relies on a scientific genus name, whereas the English 'black cohosh' is derived from an indigenous North American source.
  • The tiny word à in the phrase is a remnant of ancient Latin, having evolved from a fusion of the Latin words 'ad' and 'ab'.

Examples in context

  • L'actée à grappes est utilisée en phytothérapie.
    Black cohosh is used in herbal medicine.
  • Je cherche de l'actée à grappes en magasin.
    I am looking for black cohosh in the store.
  • Cette tisane contient de l'actée à grappes.
    This herbal tea contains black cohosh.

Example conversation

Chloé and Nathan are talking in a natural medicine shop.

  1. Chloé

    Est-ce que vous avez de l'actée à grappes ?
    Do you have any black cohosh?
  2. Nathan

    Oui, nous avons de l'actée à grappes en capsules.
    Yes, we have black cohosh in capsules.
  3. Chloé

    C'est parfait pour mes douleurs.
    That is perfect for my aches.
  4. Nathan

    Je vous prépare une boîte, Chloé.
    I'll prepare a box for you, Chloé.

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