picket fence

• Clôture faite de planches de bois verticales et pointues, espacées les unes des autres, souvent associée aux maisons de banlieue américaines et symbole d'une vie familiale idéalisée et paisible.

A fence made of pointed wooden stakes (pickets) placed vertically with gaps between them, often associated with suburban American homes and symbolizing an idealized, peaceful family life.

1. Physical fenceA2formal

   A type of fence made of pointed wooden stakes (pickets) attached to horizontal rails, often used in front yards.

   clôture à piquets

   • The white picket fence surrounded the small cottage.
   • They painted the picket fence a bright white color.
   • A picket fence is a classic symbol of suburban life.

2. Symbol of ideal lifeB2informalamerican

   A metaphorical representation of a perfect, safe, and happy middle-class suburban lifestyle.

   clôture blanche

   • She dreamed of the white picket fence life with a family and a dog.
   • He gave up his corporate job for the picket fence dream.
   • The movie portrays the picket fence ideal as outdated.