christmas tree

• Arbre à feuilles persistantes, généralement un épicéa, un pin ou un sapin, décoré et utilisé comme symbole central pendant les fêtes de Noël.

A decorated evergreen tree, typically a fir, pine, or spruce, used as a central symbol during the Christmas holiday season.

1. Decorated tree for ChristmasA1formal

   A real or artificial evergreen tree decorated with lights, ornaments, and tinsel, traditionally used during the Christmas holiday season.

   sapin de Noël

   • We decorated the Christmas tree with colorful lights and baubles.
   • The children placed a star on top of the Christmas tree.
   • Every year, they buy a real Christmas tree from the local market.

2. Symbol of ChristmasA2formal

   A cultural symbol representing the Christmas holiday, often associated with family gatherings and gift-giving.

   arbre de Noël

   • The Christmas tree is a central part of our holiday traditions.
   • They gathered around the Christmas tree to open presents.
   • The town square has a giant Christmas tree every December.