grappe de raisin
The English phrase "bunch of grapes" is grappe de raisin in French.
grappe de raisin refers to a group of grapes growing together on a single stem.
What does it mean word for word?
The word grappe literally means a cluster or a bunch, typically used for fruits or flowers.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the plural "bunches of grapes", both parts of the phrase are typically pluralized to form grappes de raisins.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse the English word "raisin" with the French word raisin. In French, raisin refers to a fresh grape, whereas a dried raisin is called raisin sec.
Did you know?
- The term grappe is used in modern French computing to describe a 'cluster' of servers working together.
- The word grappe shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'cramp', as both stem from a root meaning 'to twist' or 'to hook'.
- While English uses 'bunch' for grapes, bananas and keys, grappe is specific to the way grapes and flowers cluster on a stem.
Examples in context
- J'ai acheté deux grappes de raisinsI bought two bunches of grapes
- Je vais acheter une grappe de raisins pour le dessert ce soir.I'm going to buy a bunch of grapes for dessert tonight.
- Je préfère les petites grappes de raisins verts.I prefer small bunches of green grapes.
- Je compte faire un délicieux smoothie avec cette grappe de raisins juteux.I plan to make a delicious smoothie with this juicy bunch of grapes.
- J'ai acheté une grappe de raisin.I bought a bunch of grapes.
- Cette grappe de raisin est très grosse.This bunch of grapes is very large.
- Il reste une grappe de raisin sur la table.There is a bunch of grapes left on the table.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are shopping at a local market.
- LucasRegarde cette belle grappe de raisin, Emma.Look at this beautiful bunch of grapes, Emma.
- EmmaElle est parfaite pour le dessert.It is perfect for dessert.
- LucasEst-ce que je la prends ?Should I take it?
- EmmaOui, elle a l'air délicieuse.Yes, it looks delicious.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, grappe, raisin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
