chêne
/ʃɛn/masculine
The English word oak is chêne in French.
chêne refers to a tree or shrub of the genus Quercus.
Meaning: tree or shrub of the genus Quercus (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun chêne is masculine. The plural form is chênes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃɛn/
Did you know?
- The French word for 'acorn' is gland, which is also the anatomical term for 'glans' in English.
- The roots of chêne are believed to be Gaulish, meaning the name predates the arrival of the Romans in France.
- In French folklore, the chêne is often linked to the god Jupiter and is considered a symbol of strength and endurance.
Examples in context
- Ce chêne est très vieux.This oak tree is very old.This sentence is useful for describing the age of a chêne.Tatoeba #11152103 by lbdx, translation #8250308 by Hybrid
- L'éclair a fendu le chêne.The thunderbolt split the oak.This sentence is useful for describing how a thunderbolt affected a chêne.Tatoeba #9987187 by lbdx, translation #6172075 by carlosalberto
- La table est faite en chêne.The table is made from oak.This sentence is useful for describing what a table is made from using chêne.Tatoeba #12649948 by lbdx, translation #8960646 by sundown
- Le mobilier est fabriqué en chêne massif.The furniture is made of solid oak.
- Les arbres de cette forêt sont principalement des chênes.The trees in this forest are mainly oaks.
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are walking through a park.
- GabrielRegarde ce magnifique chêne, Emma !Look at this magnificent oak, Emma!
- EmmaIl est impressionnant, Gabriel.It is impressive, Gabriel.
- GabrielJe veux m'asseoir sous le chêne.I want to sit under the oak.
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée.That is an excellent idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oak” translations and entries chêne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chêne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
