poivron vert
The English phrase "green pepper" is translated into French as poivron vert.
poivron vert refers specifically to the green sweet bell pepper variety.
Meaning: green sweet bell pepper (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use poivron for the bell pepper variety, whereas poivre refers to the spice (black pepper).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to both the noun and the adjective.
Did you know?
- In French, the word poivron is used exclusively for the large, fleshy bell pepper, whereas the term piment is used for the spicy varieties that English speakers often just call 'peppers'.
- The word poivron is actually a diminutive of poivre, meaning 'pepper'. It was created by adding the suffix '-on' to the word for the spice to describe the vegetable.
- In French cuisine, poivrons are often categorized by their color to denote ripeness rather than different species, as the green variety is simply an unripened red pepper.
Examples in context
- Je vais acheter un poivron vert pour la salade.I am going to buy a green pepper for the salad.
- La recette requiert un piment vert pour ajouter une touche de saveur.The recipe calls for a green pepper to add a touch of flavor.
- Je coupe un poivron vert.I am cutting a green pepper.
- J'ai acheté un poivron vert.I bought a green pepper.
- Est-ce qu'il reste un poivron vert ?Is there a green pepper left?
- Coupe le poivron vert en petits morceaux.Cut the green pepper into small pieces.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- ChloéGabriel, peux-tu couper ce poivron vert ?Gabriel, can you cut this green pepper?
- GabrielBien sûr, Chloé.Of course, Chloé.
- ChloéIl est très frais.It is very fresh.
- GabrielOui, il est parfait pour la salade.Yes, it is perfect for the salad.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries poivron, vert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
