pine

US /paɪn/

UK /paɪn/

pin, sapin

an evergreen coniferous tree that has clusters of long needle-shaped leaves and woody cones, grown for its timber, resin, and pulp.

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The scent of pine filled the air.

L'odeur de pin emplissait l'air.

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We decorated a small pine tree for Christmas.

Nous avons décoré un petit sapin pour Noël.

languir, dépérir

suffer a mental and physical decline, especially because of a broken heart.

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She still pines for her lost love.

Elle langue toujours pour son amour perdu.

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He pined away after his wife died.

Il a dépéri après la mort de sa femme.