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chêne

oak tree

noun SHEN Rare

Origin: Latin 'cassanus'

Usage Note

Chêne is one of France's most iconic trees; the expression solide comme un chêne ('as solid as an oak') describes someone very robust. Le chêne-liège is the cork oak, important in southern France. Its wood, le bois de chêne, is prized for furniture and wine barrels.

Examples

"Le chêne centenaire domine la forêt."

Natural Translation

The century-old oak dominates the forest.

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