How to Say "Green Vegetables" in French

légumes verts

The English phrase "green vegetables" is translated into French as légumes verts.

This phrase is used to describe vegetables that have a green color, such as spinach or broccoli.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the noun légumes (vegetables) and the adjective verts (green).

There is a French expression être vert de rage which means to be 'green with rage' or extremely angry, whereas English speakers are usually 'green with envy'.
The word légume comes from the Latin legumen, which specifically referred to pulses or legumes, whereas in English 'vegetable' is a much broader umbrella term.
The French word vert is a homophone for vers, meaning 'towards' or 'worm', creating potential puns in French literature involving nature and gardens.

Quand j'étais petit, ma mère me faisait manger des légumes verts tous les jours.
When I was a child, my mother made me eat green vegetables every day.
This sentence is useful for describing a past habit involving the consumption of légumes verts.
Tatoeba #11162615 by blizb, translation #245841 by CK
Je mange toujours des légumes verts pour garder une alimentation équilibrée.
I always eat green vegetables to maintain a balanced diet.
Les légumes verts feuillus sont particulièrement riches en vitamines et minéraux.
Leafy green vegetables are particularly rich in vitamins and minerals.
Pour garder la ligne, mange des légumes verts tous les jours!
To stay in shape, eat green vegetables every day!
J'adore les salades avec des légumes verts à feuilles.
I love salads with leafy green vegetables.
Il faut manger des légumes verts pour rester en forme.
You must eat green vegetables to stay in shape.
Je n'aime pas beaucoup les légumes verts.
I don't like green vegetables very much.

Hugo and Manon are at the grocery store.

Manon

Hugo, est-ce que tu veux des légumes verts ?
Hugo, do you want some green vegetables?
Hugo

Oui, j'aimerais bien des brocolis.
Yes, I would like some broccoli.
Manon

D'accord, je vais en prendre un paquet.
Okay, I will get a package of them.
Hugo

Merci, Manon, c'est gentil.
Thanks, Manon, that's kind.

Sources

⭐Share⭐ to appreciate human effort 🙏