English–French

“palm tree” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/palmje/

Example

Sur la plage, on voit un palmier.

On the beach, you can see a palm tree.

Illustration for palmier (palm tree)

How to say “palm tree” in French

“Palm tree” in French is palmier.

One slender trunk supporting a high crown of long, pinnate leaves like a green fan of feathers.

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

Example sentences with palmier

Les touristes se reposent à l'ombre d'un palmier.

The tourists are resting in the shade of a palm tree.

Tips for using palmier

  • Palmier also names a heart-shaped pastry, so context distinguishes the tree from the sweet when both appear in French.

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