Tronc (en. Trunk)

/tʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The woody and central part of a tree.

The trunk of the oak is very thick.

Le tronc du chêne est très épais.

A large piece of wood used for construction.

They used a trunk to build a bench.

Ils ont utilisé un tronc pour construire un banc.

The main body of something, often in comparison with its subdivisions.

The trunk of society was healthy despite the branches drying out.

Le tronc de la société était en bonne santé malgré les branches qui se desséchaient.

From the Latin 'truncus', meaning 'tree trunk' or 'to cut off'.

common trunk

A set of knowledge or shared understanding by a group.

tronc commun

tree trunk

The main part of a tree, often used for construction.

tronc d'arbre

to receive a blow to the trunk

To be struck in the body or center.

recevoir un coup sur le tronc

trunked

Wooden pieces cut from a trunk.

tronchi

to truncate

To cut something, reduce in size.

tronquer

computer case

Central part of a computer that houses the main components.

tronc d'ordinateur

Money in a figurative sense, used to refer to quick gains.

I made the trunk while playing poker last night.

J'ai fait le tronc en jouant au poker la nuit dernière.

A blow delivered to an opponent, often in a competitive context.

He gave a trunk to his rival during the match.

Il a mis un tronc à son rival lors du match.