endive
/ɑ̃.div/
The English word endive is translated into French as endive.
The term refers to the leafy salad vegetable known as Cichorium endivia.
Meaning: leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ɑ̃.div/.
Did you know?
- Etymologists suggest the ultimate origin of the word endive may actually be a Semitic language, rather than purely European.
- The Belgian variety of endive is grown in total darkness to prevent photosynthesis, which keeps the stalks white and prevents them from turning bitter.
- In French culinary tradition, endives au béchamel is a classic gratin dish where the vegetable is braised and baked in a creamy white sauce.
Examples in context
- Tu préfères la chicorée ou la witloof dans la salade?Do you prefer endive or witloof in the salad?
- L'endive est un peu amère.The endive is a bit bitter.
- Je vais couper l'endive pour la salade.I am going to cut the endive for the salad.
- Achète une endive au marché, s'il te plaît.Buy an endive at the market, please.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at a recipe in the kitchen.
- NathanEst-ce qu'on a une endive pour cette recette ?Do we have an endive for this recipe?
- ChloéNon, il n'en reste plus dans le frigo.No, there are no more left in the fridge.
- NathanJe vais en chercher une au magasin.I will go find one at the store.
- ChloéMerci, Nathan, c'est très gentil.Thanks, Nathan, that's very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry endive, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries endive, CC BY-SA 4.0.
