Peupliers (en. Poplars)

/pø.plje/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Deciduous tree, typically tall, that grows in the northern hemisphere.

The poplars line the river and create beautiful shade.

Les peupliers bordent la rivière et créent un bel ombrage.

Species of poplar cultivated for its rapid growth.

The straight-trunked poplar is highly sought after for the timber industry.

Le peuplier à tronc droit est très recherché pour l'industrie du bois.

A characteristic tree of the temperate zone that can reach up to 30 meters in height.

Poplars are often planted in parks for their tall stature.

Les peupliers sont souvent plantés dans les parcs pour leur stature élancée.

The word 'poplar' comes from the Latin 'populus', which means 'people', in reference to the poplars often planted in public places.

to draw the poplars

To take a risk

tirer les peupliers

to be like a poplar

To be too flexible or pliable

être comme un peuplier

to weep like a poplar

To be very emotional

pleurer comme un peuplier

populus

The scientific genus of poplars.

populus

willow

Another type of tree often planted near water.

saule

A poplar can refer to a flexible person.

He is so poplar, he adapts to all situations.

Il est si peuplier, il s'adapte à toutes les situations.

Sometimes used to talk about a person who is easily influenced.

Don't be like a poplar, make your own decisions.

Ne sois pas comme un peuplier, prends tes propres décisions.