Noyers (en. Walnut trees)

/nwa.je/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Tree of the genus Juglans, characterized by its hard wood and edible fruits.

Walnut trees produce delicious nuts in autumn.

Les noyers produisent des noix délicieuses en automne.

Plantation of walnut trees used for nut production.

They have a walnut orchard in the region.

Ils ont une exploitation de noyers dans la région.

The set of trees that produce nuts.

The walnut trees in this valley are particularly old.

Les noyers de cette vallée sont particulièrement vieux.

From the Latin 'nuciaris', derived from 'nux', which means nut.

under the walnut tree

Referring to a shady place, often a resting spot.

sous le noyer

to muddy the waters

Avoiding to answer a question clearly.

noyer le poisson

to have guts

To be bold or courageous.

avoir des noix

noyer

The verb meaning to plunge under water.

noyer

nut

The edible fruit produced by the walnut tree.

noix

kernel

The central part of a fruit or a seed.

noyau

To be in a blur.

He is drowned in his thoughts.

Il est noyé dans ses pensées.

To feel overwhelmed.

I am overwhelmed with work.

Je suis noyé sous le travail.