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linden in French

linden in French is tilleul — linden means a deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers; also called the lime tree.

linden in French

tilleul
noun
The soft wood of such trees.

What does "linden" mean?

  1. noun A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers; also called the lime tree.
    "A huge linden shades the whole corner of the town square."
  2. noun The pale, soft wood produced by this tree.
    "Many woodworkers like linden because it is soft and easy to cut."
  3. adj Made from the wood of the linden tree.
    "She painted a small linden box and gave it to her grandmother."
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linden in a sentence

  • A huge linden shades the whole corner of the town square.
  • The street was lined with linden trees, and the air smelled sweet.
  • Many woodworkers like linden because it is soft and easy to cut.
  • He bought a plank of linden to practice carving small birds.

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What is "linden" in French?
"linden" in French is tilleul. linden means: A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers; also called the lime tree.
How do you use "linden" in a sentence?
Example: "A huge linden shades the whole corner of the town square." In French, "linden" is tilleul.
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