it was in the bushes behind the daffodils!

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it was in the bushes behind the daffodils!

So, is there a nuance between 'buisson' and 'arbuste' ? I believe that both translate to bush or shrub. Shouldn't both be accepted since there is no other description?

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Frank,

I would have said that -

buisson = bush

arbuste = shrub

But according to gardeners, it's more complicated than this.

Take a look at the following page which goes into quite a lot of detail about the differences -

https://www.aussieinfrance.com/2014/03/fridays-french-arbre-arbuste-arbruisseau-buisson/

Hope this helps!

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Frank C. asked:

it was in the bushes behind the daffodils!

So, is there a nuance between 'buisson' and 'arbuste' ? I believe that both translate to bush or shrub. Shouldn't both be accepted since there is no other description?

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