noun🔗SharePinAny coniferous tree of the genus Pinus."The northern slopes were covered mainly in pine."Les versants nord étaient principalement couverts de pins.plantnatureorganismenvironmentbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePinAny tree (usually coniferous) which resembles a member of this genus in some respect."The Christmas tree, a tall pine, stood proudly in the living room. "Le sapin de Noël, un grand pin, se dressait fièrement dans le salon.plantnatureorganismbiologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBois de pinThe wood of this tree."The carpenter used pine wood to build the shelves. "Le charpentier a utilisé du bois de pin pour construire les étagères.materialplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnanas(obsolete except South Africa) A pineapple."My grandmother used to grow a large pine in her garden. "Ma grand-mère cultivait autrefois un gros ananas dans son jardin.fruitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNostalgie, regretA painful longing."The news of her promotion brought a sharp pine of longing for a new job. "La nouvelle de sa promotion a suscité une vive nostalgie d'un nouvel emploi.emotionmindsoulessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDépérir, languirTo languish; to lose flesh or wear away through distress."The student pined for the summer break, losing weight and energy from the long, stressful semester. "L'étudiant se languissait des vacances d'été, perdant du poids et de l'énergie à cause du long et stressant semestre.emotionmindsufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoupirer, languirTo long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering."Laura was pining for Bill all the time he was gone."Laura soupirait après Bill pendant tout le temps de son absence.emotionsufferingmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoupirer, languirTo grieve or mourn for."My grandmother pined for her late husband for many years. "Ma grand-mère a soupiré après son défunt mari pendant de nombreuses années.emotionmindsoulsufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTourmenter, faire souffrirTo inflict pain upon; to torment."The bully's words constantly pined her about her clothes, making her feel bad about herself. "Les mots de l'intimidateur la tourmentaient constamment à propos de ses vêtements, ce qui la faisait se sentir mal dans sa peau.emotionsufferingmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
