A1 noun Neutre

evergreen

/ˈev.ə.ɡriːn/

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

Exemples

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1

The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.

The high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.

2

The park's design incorporates various species of evergreen to maintain a lush appearance year-round.

The park uses different types of year-round green plants to stay green every month.

3

I want to plant an evergreen here so the yard isn't so brown in January.

I want a tree that stays green so the garden doesn't look dead in winter.

Famille de mots

Nom
evergreen
Adjectif
evergreen
Apparenté
greenness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word itself: it is 'ever' (always) 'green'.

Quiz rapide

The ______ in the park provides a splash of color even in the middle of winter.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : evergreen

Exemples

1

The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.

everyday

The high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.

2

The park's design incorporates various species of evergreen to maintain a lush appearance year-round.

formal

The park uses different types of year-round green plants to stay green every month.

3

I want to plant an evergreen here so the yard isn't so brown in January.

informal

I want a tree that stays green so the garden doesn't look dead in winter.

4

Botanical studies show that an evergreen retains its leaves by producing a waxy coating.

academic

Science shows that these trees keep leaves using a special wax.

5

The office park features several evergreens to ensure a professional look during the winter months.

business

The business area has green trees to look good even in the cold season.

Famille de mots

Nom
evergreen
Adjectif
evergreen
Apparenté
greenness

Collocations courantes

dense evergreen a thick tree that stays green
tall evergreen a high tree that stays green
evergreen forest a forest where trees stay green all year
native evergreen a local tree that stays green
plant an evergreen to put a year-round green tree in the ground

Phrases Courantes

evergreen content

information that is always useful and relevant

stay evergreen

to remain fresh or popular for a long time

the Evergreen State

the nickname for Washington State in the USA

Souvent confondu avec

evergreen vs deciduous

Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn, while evergreens keep them.

evergreen vs pine

A pine is a specific type of evergreen, but not all evergreens are pines.

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Notes d'usage

In a literal sense, use 'evergreen' to describe plants that stay green. Figuratively, use it to describe things like songs or stories that never go out of style.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes think 'evergreen' only refers to Christmas trees, but it includes many types of shrubs and trees.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word itself: it is 'ever' (always) 'green'.

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Origine du mot

From the English words 'ever' and 'green', first used in the 17th century to describe plants that do not wither.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun (plural: evergreens) often used as a compound noun (evergreen tree) can function as an adjective
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Contexte culturel

Evergreens are central to winter traditions in many Western cultures, representing life during the cold months, especially as Christmas trees.

Quiz rapide

The ______ in the park provides a splash of color even in the middle of winter.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : evergreen

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stream

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swamp

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high

A1

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