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    L'écorce (en. The bark)

    [le.kɔʁs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Protective layer on the outside of trees and plants.
    The bark of the oak is very thick.
    L'écorce du chêne est très épaisse.
    Part of a fruit that surrounds the flesh.
    The bark of the orange is used to make zest.
    L'écorce de l'orange est utilisée pour faire des zestes.
    External protection of an object, often in a figurative sense.
    He has a tough bark, but deep down, he is sensitive.
    Il a une écorce dure, mais au fond, il est sensible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cortex', meaning 'bark' or 'envelope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to strip the bark from a tree
    To remove the bark from a tree.
    écorcer un arbre
    to have a tough bark
    To be resilient or difficult to reach emotionally.
    avoir une écorce dure
    the skin of a fruit
    The outer layer that protects the flesh.
    l'écorce d'un fruit

    Related Words

    tree
    Perennial plant that develops with branches and a trunk.
    arbre
    plant
    Living organism that performs photosynthesis.
    plante
    zest
    Aromatic bark of a citrus, often used in cooking.
    zeste

    Slang Meanings

    To accomplish a difficult task.
    He really stripped the task of putting order back here.
    Il a vraiment écorcé la tâche à remettre l'ordre ici.
    To protect oneself against emotional attacks.
    To survive in this world, you need to have a thick bark.
    Pour survivre dans ce monde, il faut avoir une écorce épaisse.