chêne
French → English
(botany) Oak: a large tree of the Quercus genus known for its lobed leaves and acorns
Des centaines de chênes aux branches étendues jetaient leur ombre sur le tapis de verdure.
(English) Hundreds of oaks with spreading branches cast their shadow on the carpet of greenery.
L’écorce de chêne est employée traditionnellement pour le tannage des cuirs.
(English) Oak bark is traditionally used for tanning leather.
(wood) Oak: the strong, durable wood from this tree used for furniture or barrels
Ce bureau massif en chêne et bronze est l’œuvre d’un célèbre architecte.
(English) This solid oak and bronze desk is the work of a famous architect.
Le vin est souvent vieilli dans des barils de chêne pour améliorer sa saveur.
(English) Wine is often aged in oak barrels to improve its flavor.
Entry ID: fr:en:chêne · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary