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bûcheron

woodcutter

noun boo-shuh-ROHN Rare

Also means

lumberjack

Usage Note

Bûcheron derives from bûche (log). The feminine form is bûcheronne. In Canadian French, the word carries a strong cultural identity tied to the logging industry.

Examples

"Le bûcheron abat un grand arbre dans la forêt."

Natural Translation

The lumberjack fells a large tree in the forest.

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