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olivier

olive tree

noun oh-lee-VYEH Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Usage Note

Olivier is the tree; the fruit and the oil are called une olive and l'huile d'olive. The olive tree is a powerful symbol of peace and Mediterranean culture in France, particularly associated with Provence. Olivier is also a very common French given name for men, sharing its origin with the tree.

Examples

"Les oliviers poussent bien sous le soleil du Midi."

Natural Translation

Olive trees grow well in the southern sun.

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