Ormes (en. Elms)

/ɔʁm/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Trees of the genus Ulmus, commonly used for urban planning and reforestation.

Elms often line the avenues of large cities.

Les ormes bordent souvent les avenues des grandes villes.

Elms are valued for their resistance and shade.

In the park, several elms provide shelter for walkers.

Dans le parc, plusieurs ormes offrent un refuge aux promeneurs.

Elms can be threatened by certain diseases.

Efforts to replant elms are increasing due to elm disease.

Des efforts de replantation d'ormes s'intensifient suite à la maladie de l'orme.

From the Latin 'ulmus', meaning elm.

under the elm

Under the shade of an elm, often used to refer to a peaceful place.

sous l'orme

the strength of the elms

Used to describe impressive solidity or longevity.

la force des ormes

ulmaire

Related to the elm.

ulmaire

ormeau

Young elm.

ormeau

Colloquial term for something solid.

This construction is like elm, it will last a long time.

Cette construction, c'est de l'orme, ça va tenir longtemps.

Used to describe a stable and reliable person.

My grandfather is an elm, always there when we need him.

Mon grand-père, c'est un orme, toujours là quand on a besoin de lui.