champignons
The English phrase mushrooms is translated into French as champignons.
The term champignons refers to fungi that are often eaten as food. In a scientific or highly formal context, one might use the term Les sporophores to refer more broadly to the fruiting bodies of fungi, which includes mushrooms.
Did you know?
- The word champignon shares a root with champ, meaning 'field', which is also the origin of the English word 'champion' via the Latin 'campus'.
- In France, the search for wild champignons is so prized that it is often treated as a closely guarded family secret, with foragers refusing to reveal their favorite spots to outsiders.
- In French, the word champignon can also describe a small, rounded 'stud' or 'boss' on certain types of metalwork or furniture.
Examples in context
- Je trouvai des champignons.I found some mushrooms.This sentence shows how to express finding mushrooms.Tatoeba #13916246 by Rovo, translation #13579640 by rul
- Elle déteste les champignons.She hates mushrooms.This sentence demonstrates how to express a dislike for mushrooms.Tatoeba #9130418 by Julien_PDC, translation #9974074 by samir_t
- Les champignons sont humains.Mushrooms are human.This sentence uses the word champignons in a specific context.Tatoeba #12824152 by Orange, translation #12824154 by Orange
- On va cueillir des champignons en forêt. Tu as déjà goûté les morgons?We're going to pick mushrooms in the forest. Have you ever tasted morgons?
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are cooking dinner together in the kitchen.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'il reste des champignons ?Are there any mushrooms left?
- HugoOui, j'ai acheté des champignons frais.Yes, I bought some fresh mushrooms.
- ChloéParfait, on peut faire une omelette.Perfect, we can make an omelet.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée, Chloé.That is an excellent idea, Chloé.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
