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French for Gardening
What Are the Names of Trees in French?
In this lesson, we learn the names and pronunciation of different types of tree in French.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| ash | le frêne |
| beech | le hêtre |
| birch | le bouleau |
| chestnut tree | le châtaignier |
| elm | un orme |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| fir tree | le sapin |
| hornbeam | le charme |
| larch | le mélèze |
| maple | un érable |
| oak | le chêne |
Part 3
| English | French |
|---|---|
| pine | le pin |
| poplar | le peuplier |
| spruce | un épicéa |
| willow | le saule |
| yew | un if |
Flashcards
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Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
French Quiz – Word Recall – French for Gardening – Trees
A quiz to test your knowledge of French gardening vocabulary relating to trees.
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