boisé
/bwa.ze/
The English phrase woody is translated into French as boisé.
Boisé is a formal term used to describe the woody character of a place, object or wine.
Meaning: covered in woods (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of boisé is boisée. The masculine plural form of boisé is boisés. The feminine plural form of boisé is boisées.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of boisé is /bwa.ze/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- French has a specific term boisé for the 'woody' notes in a wine, but if the wine tastes too much like a cork, it is called bouché.
- The word boisé is closely related to bois, which comes from the Vulgar Latin boscus, a word that didn't exist in Classical Latin.
- The term boisé can also be used in architecture to describe a room that is 'wood-paneled', often referring to a formal or historical aesthetic.
Examples in context
- Ce vin a un goût boiséThis wine has a woody taste
- La clairière avait un aspect forestierThe clearing had a forest-like appearance
- Cette bibliothèque sent le boisThis bookcase smells of wood
- Ce sentier est très boisé.This path is very woody.
- L'arrière-pays est un secteur boisé.The countryside is a woody area.
- Nous aimons les jardins très boisés.We love very woody gardens.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a hiking route.
- GabrielLe chemin vers le lac est boisé ?Is the path to the lake woody?
- ChloéOui, Gabriel, c'est un itinéraire très boisé.Yes, Gabriel, it is a very woody route.
- GabrielC'est parfait pour marcher à l'ombre.It's perfect for walking in the shade.
- ChloéTu vas beaucoup aimer cette promenade.You are going to love this walk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “woody” translations and entries boisé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
