white oak

• Arbre feuillu originaire d'Amérique du Nord, réputé pour son bois dur et durable, utilisé pour fabriquer des meubles, des parquets et des fûts de whisky.

A type of hardwood tree native to North America, known for its strong, durable wood used in furniture, flooring, and whiskey barrel production.

1. Type of treeB2formalamerican

   A large, long-lived deciduous tree (Quercus alba) native to eastern North America, known for its strong, durable wood and rounded-lobed leaves.

   Chêne blanc d'Amérique

   • The white oak in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
   • White oak wood is highly valued for making furniture and barrels.
   • The leaves of the white oak turn a beautiful red in autumn.

2. Wood materialB2formal

   The hard, pale wood obtained from the white oak tree, used in construction, flooring, and cooperage.

   bois de chêne blanc

   • This table is made from solid white oak.
   • White oak is preferred for wine barrels because it is watertight.
   • The floorboards were crafted from white oak for durability.