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pin

pine tree

noun PAN Rare

Origin: Latin pinus

Usage Note

pin refers to the pine tree; une forêt de pins is a pine forest. Do not confuse with pain (bread), which sounds identical — context distinguishes them in speech. The pinecone is une pomme de pin. The umbrella pine (pin parasol) is iconic in Provence and Mediterranean France.

Examples

"Un grand pin poussait devant la maison."

Natural Translation

A tall pine tree grew in front of the house.

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