French Conversation · Level 8
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French word
orme
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔʁm/
Meaning
- masculine nounelm
Example
Nous avons planté un orme près de la maison.
We planted an elm near the house.
More examples
Le vent a cassé une branche d'orme dans le jardin.
The wind broke an elm branch in the garden.
Core concept
A spreading elm with a broad crown and serrated leaves, standing as a familiar shade tree in an open landscape.
Common phrases
branche d'orme
elm branch
feuille d'orme
elm leaf
écorce d'orme
elm bark
Similar words
arbre: A woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves, common in gardens and streets.
platane: A large, broad-leaved tree often planted in streets and squares for deep shade.
tilleul: A tree with fragrant summer flowers that provides cool shade when they bloom.
chêne: A large, long-lived tree with a thick trunk and strong branches.
Definition in French
Arbre souvent planté le long des rues et dans les parcs, reconnaissable à sa large couronne et à ses feuilles dentées.
Word origin
French orme comes through Old French from Latin ulmus, the name of the same tree.
Usage tips
- Orme is masculine, so the standard article is un: un orme and l'orme.