This is the 5732nd most frequent French word.
chenu
Aged, hoary, or whitened with age.
In this sentence, 'chenu' describes the man as having white, aged hair, emphasizing his elderly appearance.
Le vieil homme chenu parlait avec une voix douce.
The hoary old man spoke with a soft voice.
Here, 'chenu' metaphorically describes the pear as being ripe and mature, ready for harvest.
La poire chenu est tombée de l'arbre avant que je puisse la cueillir.
The ripe pear fell from the tree before I could pick it.
In this sentence, 'chenu' is used figuratively to describe the nose as pale or whitened, contributing to a unique and dignified appearance.