Sapin (en. Fir tree)

/sa.pɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Coniferous tree with persistent foliage, belonging to the genus Abies.

The fir is often decorated during the Christmas holidays.

Le sapin est souvent décoré pendant les fêtes de Noël.

Wood from this tree, used in carpentry and construction.

He built a fir cabin in his garden.

Il a construit une cabane en sapin dans son jardin.

From Latin 'abies', which designates a genus of coniferous trees.

Christmas tree

Tree decorated for the Christmas celebration.

sapin de Noël

not to be a fir

Not to be naïve or simple.

ne pas être un sapin

conifer

Tree that produces cones and has needle-shaped leaves.

conifère

tree

Perennial plant, usually large, consisting of a trunk.

arbre

forest

Vast wooded area generally populated with trees.

forêt

Referring to someone who is simple-minded.

That joke was so stupid, it's like a fir.

Cette blague était tellement bête, on dirait un sapin.

Used to designate something that is worthless.

This gift is a real fir, I will never use it.

Ce cadeau est un vrai sapin, je ne l'utiliserai jamais.