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    Bosquets (en. Groves)

    [bɔskɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A collection of trees grouped together on land.
    The thickets in the park provide a refuge for birds.
    Les bosquets du parc offrent un refuge pour les oiseaux.
    Wooded lands where fruit trees are cultivated.
    He planted flowers among the apple tree thickets.
    Il a planté des fleurs entre les bosquets de pommiers.
    Small woods often marked and maintained.
    Children love playing in the thickets by the river.
    Les enfants aiment jouer dans les bosquets près de la rivière.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bosquet', diminutive of 'bos', meaning forest or wood.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get lost in the thickets
    To wander or lose one's way among groups of trees.
    se perdre dans les bosquets
    trees in the thickets
    Refers to the dense and varied vegetation in a wooded area.
    arbres dans les bosquets
    to enjoy the thickets
    To benefit from the shade and calm provided by a group of trees.
    profiter des bosquets

    Related Words

    wood
    A space covered with trees larger than thickets.
    bois
    park
    A landscaped public space often containing thickets.
    parc
    garden
    A space more arranged and cultivated than thickets.
    jardin

    Slang Meanings

    A secret place
    It’s a thicket where one can hide from adults.
    C'est un bosquet où l'on peut se cacher des adultes.
    A romantic meeting spot
    They meet in the thicket behind the school.
    Ils se donnent rendez-vous dans le bosquet derrière l'école.