raisins
The French word for grapes is raisins.
raisins refers to the small, round, sweet fruits that grow in bunches on vines. raisins also translates to "raisin," which refers to dried grapes. To be specific about fresh grapes, you can use the phrase raisins frais. Additionally, Le jus de raisin is used to mean grape juice.
Which one should you use?
In English, the word 'raisins' specifically refers to dried grapes, but in French, raisins refers to fresh grapes. If you want to describe the dried fruit in French, you must use the phrase raisins secs.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistake the French word raisins for the English 'raisins' (dried grapes). However, in French, raisins refers to fresh grapes.
Did you know?
- French uses the term grain de raisin to describe a single grape, whereas raisin typically refers to the fruit in general or the bunch.
- In French culinary terms, raisins secs are used in both sweet desserts and savory dishes, such as in traditional stuffing for meats.
- The French word raisin is a cognate of the English word 'raisin', but they have evolved to describe different states of the same fruit.
Examples in context
- Tu as des raisins.You have grapes.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possesses raisins.Tatoeba #8718802 by Micsmithel, translation #6580647 by Sokario988
- Tom mange-t-il des raisins ?Does Tom eat grapes?This sentence is useful for asking if Tom eats raisins.Tatoeba #8718804 by Micsmithel, translation #2261210 by CK
- Ces raisins ont un goût acide.These grapes taste sour.This sentence is useful for describing how raisins taste.Tatoeba #4605290 by sacredceltic, translation #60579 by CK
- J'aime manger des raisins.I like to eat grapes.
- Ce vignoble produit d'excellents raisins.This vineyard produces excellent grapes.
- Je vais acheter du raisin.I am going to buy some grapes.
- Les grappes de raisin sont si juteuses!Grape clusters are so juicy!
- J'ai acheté des raisins frais au marché.I bought fresh grapes at the market.
- Ces grains de raisin sont délicieux.These grapes are delicious.
- Je préfère le jus de raisin au soda.I prefer grape juice over soda.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are preparing a fruit salad together.
- LéaGabriel, peux-tu laver les raisins ?Gabriel, can you wash the grapes?
- GabrielOui, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Yes, I'll take care of it right away.
- LéaMerci, j'adore les raisins rouges.Thanks, I love red grapes.
- GabrielMoi aussi, ils sont très sucrés.Me too, they are very sweet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
