French Conversation · Level 123
59 words
French word
chêne
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɛn/
Meaning
- masculine nounoak
Example
Le chêne a perdu ses feuilles cet automne.
The oak lost its leaves this autumn.
More examples
Nous nous sommes assis sous le chêne.
We sat under the oak.
Core concept
A broad, sturdy tree whose acorns mark it in a woodland, and whose dense timber becomes furniture or barrels.
Common phrases
sous le chêne
under the oak
un jeune chêne
a young oak
Similar words
bois: Wood cut from trees and used to make buildings and furniture.
arbre: A rooted plant with a trunk and branches.
forêt: A broad area covered by many trees.
Definition in French
Désigne l'arbre (et par extension son bois) de la famille des Fagacées, caractérisé par un tronc robuste et la production de glands.
Word origin
Chêne is inherited from Old French chesne, while its earlier Gallo-Romance source has no fully certain etymology.
Usage tips
- Chêne is masculine, so standard forms include un chêne, le chêne, and des chênes.