légumes-feuilles
The English phrase leafy greens is translated into French as légumes-feuilles.
The term légumes-feuilles is used in botanical, culinary or nutritional contexts to categorize vegetables grown for their leaves. In cooking-related discussions, you can use the term herbes when referring to leafy greens used as seasoning.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the compound noun is légume-feuille.
Did you know?
- Some French regions use the term pissenlit for dandelion greens, a name that literally translates to 'piss in bed' due to the plant's diuretic properties.
- In French, a single leaf of a plant is called a feuille, which is the exact same word used for a sheet of paper. This means a person could theoretically be holding 'leaves' of both a lettuce and a notebook.
- In French culinary terminology, blanchir is the standard technique for preparing légumes-feuilles, involving a brief plunge in boiling water to preserve the vibrant green color.
Examples in context
- Les légumes à feuilles, comme la laitue et les épinards, sont riches en nutriments.Leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, are rich in nutrients.
- Je préfère les légumes verts feuillus pour mes salades.I prefer leafy green vegetables for my salads.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are shopping at a farmers market.
- LucasRegarde tous ces beaux légumes-feuilles, Manon !Look at all these beautiful leafy greens, Manon!
- ManonC'est vrai, ils ont l'air délicieux.It's true, they look delicious.
- LucasOn en prend un bouquet pour le dîner ?Shall we take a bunch for dinner?
- ManonOui, Lucas, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, Lucas, that is a great idea.
