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spruce in French

spruce in French is épicéa, épinette — spruce means an evergreen conifer tree of the genus Picea, or its wood.

spruce in French

épicéa
noun
Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.
épinette
noun
Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.

What does "spruce" mean?

  1. noun An evergreen conifer tree of the genus Picea, or its wood.
    "The forest was thick with tall spruce trees."
  2. adj Neat, trim, and smartly dressed.
    "He looked spruce in his new suit for the interview."
  3. verb To make neater or smarter in appearance, often used with "up".
    "They spruced up the old house before putting it on the market."
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spruce in a sentence

  • The forest was thick with tall spruce trees.
  • Spruce wood is often used to make guitar soundboards.
  • He looked spruce in his new suit for the interview.
  • They spruced up the old house before putting it on the market.

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What is "spruce" in French?

"spruce" in French is épicéa, épinette. spruce means: An evergreen conifer tree of the genus Picea, or its wood.

How do you use "spruce" in a sentence?

Example: "The forest was thick with tall spruce trees." In French, "spruce" is épicéa, épinette.

Are there other ways to say "spruce" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "spruce": épicéa, épinette.

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