Arbres (en. Trees)
/aʁ.bʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Tall plant with a trunk that branches upward.
Trees are essential for providing oxygen.
Les arbres sont essentiels pour l'octroi d'oxygène.
The set of trees in a forest.
The forest is full of majestic trees.
La forêt est pleine d'arbres majestueux.
Permanent structure of plants, made up of several parts.
Trees have roots, a trunk, and leaves.
Les arbres ont des racines, un tronc et des feuilles.
Etymology
From the Latin 'arbor', which means tree.
Common Phrases and Expressions
climb into the trees
To hide or take refuge in the branches of trees.
monter dans les arbres
make trees
To take care of trees by planting or maintaining them.
faire des arbres
a candy tree
Imaginary tree where sweets grow.
un arbre à bonbons
Related Words
fruit tree
Tree producing edible fruits.
arbre fruitier
tea tree
Plant whose leaves are used to make tea.
arbre à thé
tree diagram
Graphical representation of family relationships.
tableau d'arbre
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person who boasts.
He acts like a tree, proud and pretentious.
Il se comporte comme un arbre, fier et prétentieux.
Refers to a place where one feels sheltered.
This house is my tree, where I feel good.
Cette maison, c'est mon arbre, là où je me sens bien.