What does saule in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word saule in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use saule in French.

The word saule in French means willow, willow tree, pussy willow, weeping willow, purple willow, purple osier, pollarded willow. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word saule

willow, willow tree

nom masculin (arbre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ils sont partis se mettre à l'ombre du saule pleureur.
Willows (or: willow trees) are often found alongside rivers.

pussy willow

nom masculin (osier blanc) (tree)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les saules blancs sont utilisés pour la production d'osier.

weeping willow

nom masculin (arbre aux branches tombantes) (tree)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ils sont partis se mettre à l'ombre du saule pleureur.

purple willow, purple osier

nom masculin (variété de saule) (tree: common name)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

pollarded willow

nom masculin (saule taillé très court)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le saule têtard résulte d'une coupe permettant une exploitation du bois pour divers usages.

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