saule
/sol/masculine
The English word willow is saule in French.
saule is a masculine noun used to refer to the willow tree.
Meaning: tree (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because saule is a masculine noun, it is preceded by the masculine article le when saying "the willow" (le saule).
How do you pronounce it?
/sol/
Did you know?
- The French word saule is actually a Germanic import. It replaced the older French word sauz, which was inherited directly from Latin.
- The English word 'salicin', found in many old-fashioned aspirin-style medicines, shares the same root as the French saule via the Latin 'salix'.
- French folklore sometimes associates the saule with magic and the supernatural, often depicting it as a place where spirits or fairies dwell.
Examples in context
- Le saule pleureur est le seul pleureur.The weeping willow only will weep.This sentence shows how to use saule when referring to a weeping willow.Tatoeba #12657569 by Orange, translation #14010441 by zogwarg
- Mon arbre préféré est le saule pleureur.My favorite tree is the weeping willow.This sentence uses saule to identify a favorite tree.Tatoeba #11229721 by lbdx, translation #6555161 by CK
- Ils ont gravé leurs noms dans l'écorce du saule.They carved their names into the bark of the willow tree.This sentence uses saule to describe carving names into bark.Tatoeba #10059440 by lbdx, translation #9460259 by sundown
- Le saule est un arbre élégant et peut être utilisé dans l'art de la vannerie.The willow is an elegant tree and can be used in the art of basket weaving.
- J'adore l'aspect élégant du saule pleureur dans notre jardin.I love the graceful look of the weeping willow in our garden.
- Les saules bordent la rivière, créant une ambiance paisible.The willows line the river, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
- Les branches du saule s'inclinent gracieusement vers l'eau.The branches of the willow gracefully lean towards the water.
- Il y a un magnifique saule pleureur dans le parc où j'aime me promener.There's a beautiful weeping willow in the park where I enjoy walking.
- Nous avons planté un petit saule pleureur dans notre jardin.We planted a small weeping willow in our garden.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are walking through a public park.
- HugoRegarde ce magnifique saule près de l'étang.Look at that magnificent willow near the pond.
- LéaIl est très beau, Hugo.It is very beautiful, Hugo.
- HugoL'ombre de ce saule est parfaite pour nous.The shade of this willow is perfect for us.
- LéaInstallons-nous sous ses branches alors.Let's settle down under its branches then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “willow” translations and entries saule, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries saule, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
