English–French

“conifer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/konifɛʁ/

Example

Il y a beaucoup de conifères dans cette forêt.

There are many conifers in this forest.

Illustration for conifère (conifer)

How to say “conifer” in French

“Conifer” in French is conifère.

A woody plant whose cones carry its seeds, with foliage shaped as needles or scales.

Full entry for conifère: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with conifère

La forêt de conifères sent la résine.

The conifer forest smells of resin.

Tips for using conifère

  • Conifère is a botanical category rather than a synonym for evergreen, since larches are conifers that shed their needles.

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