Moranbois (en. Moranbois)

/mɔʁɑ̃bwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of wood of various origins, often used for heating.

We collected moranbois for the campfire.

Nous avons ramassé du moranbois pour le feu de camp.

A particularly dry branch suitable for ignition.

He found moranbois in the forest to light the barbecue.

Il a trouvé du moranbois dans la forêt pour allumer le barbecue.

Dead wood from decaying trees.

Moranbois is perfect for keeping warm during cold nights.

Le moranbois est parfait pour se réchauffer pendant les nuits froides.

The term 'moranbois' comes from Old French, combining 'moran' which refers to 'dead' and 'bois' for 'wood.'

make a fire with moranbois

Using moranbois to start a fire.

faire du feu avec du moranbois

gather moranbois

Collecting moranbois, usually with the intent to burn it.

ramasser du moranbois

moranbois for camping

Using moranbois as fuel during outdoor activities.

moranbois pour le camping

wood

Plant-derived material from trees, used in various fields.

bois

branch

An element of a tree, usually with leaves.

branche

fuel

A substance capable of burning and producing heat.

combustible

Inferior quality wood used for fire.

We only take moranbois to craft torches.

On ne prend que du moranbois pour crafter des torches.

An expression for things of no value.

All of this is moranbois, it's useless.

Tout ça, c'est du moranbois, ça ne sert à rien.