lemon tree

• Arbre ou arbuste à feuilles persistantes (Citrus limon) qui produit des fruits jaunes et acides, cultivé dans les climats chauds pour des usages culinaires et domestiques.

A small evergreen tree (Citrus limon) that produces yellow, sour-tasting fruit, commonly grown in warm climates for culinary and household use.

1. A citrus treeA2formal

   A small evergreen tree (Citrus limon) that produces yellow, sour fruit known as lemons.

   citronnier

   • We planted a lemon tree in our backyard.
   • The lemon tree is full of ripe fruit this season.
   • Lemon trees need plenty of sunlight and water to thrive.

2. Symbol of disappointmentB2informal

   Used metaphorically to represent something that seems promising but turns out to be disappointing or sour.

   Citronnier de la déception

   • That car turned out to be a real lemon tree of a purchase.
   • His new job was a lemon tree—all hype and no reward.
   • The vacation was a lemon tree; everything went wrong.