genévrier
/ʒə.ne.vʁi.je/
The English phrase "juniper tree" is genévrier in French.
genévrier is the French term for a juniper tree.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of genévrier is /ʒə.ne.vʁi.je/. It has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French folklore, the genévrier is sometimes associated with protection against evil spirits and is used in traditional rituals to cleanse a home.
- The word genévrier shares an etymological root with the English word 'gin', as the spirit was originally distilled from juniper berries.
- The suffix '-ier' in genévrier is a classic linguistic marker in French used to transform a botanical substance or fruit into the name of the tree itself.
Examples in context
- Quel est le nom binomial du genévrier commun ?What is the binomial name for the common juniper tree?
- Le nom binomial du genévrier commun est Juniperus communis.The binomial name for the common juniper tree is Juniperus communis.
- Le genévrier est un arbuste très résistant.The juniper is a very hardy shrub.
- J'ai planté un petit genévrier dans le jardin.I planted a small juniper in the garden.
- Les baies de genévrier sont utilisées en cuisine.Juniper berries are used in cooking.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are looking at plants in a botanical garden.
- ManonRegarde ce beau genévrier, Nathan.Look at this beautiful juniper, Nathan.
- NathanOui, il est vraiment magnifique.Yes, it is truly magnificent.
- ManonEst-ce que tu l'aimes bien ?Do you like it?
- NathanAbsolument, sa forme est très élégante.Absolutely, its shape is very elegant.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry genévrier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genévrier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
