fruits différents
The English phrase "different fruits" is translated into French as fruits différents.
This phrase is used to refer to various types or varieties of fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
While fruits différents is common, placing the adjective before the noun as différents fruits is also grammatically correct and often used to emphasize the variety.
Did you know?
- While fruits différents refers to variety, French speakers use the phrase fruits à coque specifically for 'shell fruits' or nuts, which are categorized differently in culinary contexts.
- The word différent comes from the Latin differre, meaning 'to carry apart' or 'to delay'.
- In traditional French botany, the term fruit is used more strictly than in English, and some things English speakers call 'fruits' are referred to as légumes when used in cooking.
Examples in context
- On a acheté des fruits différents.We bought different fruits.
- Il y a des fruits différents sur la table.There are different fruits on the table.
- Elle prépare des salades avec des fruits différents.She prepares salads with different fruits.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are at a grocery store.
- ManonRegarde Nathan, il y a des fruits différents ici !Look Nathan, there are different fruits here!
- NathanC'est vrai, je n'ai jamais vu ça.That's true, I have never seen that.
- ManonLequel veux-tu essayer ?Which one do you want to try?
- NathanPrenons-en plusieurs pour goûter.Let's take several to taste.
