noun🔗ShareÉpinetteAny 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."The tall spruce in our backyard provides shade and shelter for the birds. "Le grand épinette dans notre jardin offre de l'ombre et un abri aux oiseaux.natureplantenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBois d'épinetteThe wood of a spruce."The cabin was built with strong, weather-resistant spruce. "La cabane a été construite avec du bois d'épinette solide et résistant aux intempéries.materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEn épicéa(used attributively) Made of the wood of the spruce."That spruce table is beautiful!"Cette table en épicéa est magnifique !materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuir de PrussePrussian leather; pruce."The antique chair was covered in a rich, dark spruce. "La chaise antique était recouverte d'un cuir de Prusse riche et sombre.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemettre en état, arranger(usually with up) To arrange neatly; tidy up."Before the party, Sarah spruced up the living room. "Avant la fête, Sarah a arrangé le salon.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'apprêter, se faire beau/belle(usually with up) To make oneself spruce (neat and elegant in appearance)."Before the school dance, Sarah spruced up her hair and put on a new dress. "Avant le bal de l'école, Sarah s'est apprêtée les cheveux et a mis une nouvelle robe.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTaquiner, provoquerTo tease."My little sister tried to spruce up my presentation, asking me lots of silly questions to make me nervous. "Ma petite sœur a essayé de taquiner ma présentation, en me posant beaucoup de questions stupides pour m'énerver.actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÉlégant, soigné, pimpantSmart, trim, and elegant in appearance; fastidious (said of a person)."He arrived at the job interview looking spruce and confident. "Il est arrivé à l'entretien d'embauche, élégant et confiant.appearancestylecharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
