pêches
The English word peaches is translated into French as pêches.
pêches refers to the plural form of the round, juicy fruit with fuzzy skin and a large stone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is une pêche, which means a peach.
Did you know?
- In French, la pêche is a common slang term for energy or vitality. Saying avoir la pêche literally means 'to have the peach', but it actually means to feel great or full of energy.
- French speakers use the phrase pêcher as a verb meaning 'to fish', but it is also the word for 'to sin'.
- The circumflex accent on the 'e' in pêches serves as a historical marker, often indicating that an 's' used to follow that vowel in Old French.
Examples in context
- Les pêches sont douces.Peaches are sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the flavor of pêches.Tatoeba #7528129 by Micsmithel, translation #4285793 by CK
- Les pêches sont sucrées.Peaches taste sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of pêches.Tatoeba #9685908 by otakusan93, translation #279845 by CK
- Ziri a mangé des pêches.Ziri ate peaches.This sentence is useful for showing how to use pêches in a sentence about eating.Tatoeba #11034014 by Amastan, translation #10208214 by Amastan
- J'ai préparé une tarte avec les ptits brugnons.I made a pie with the little peaches.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are at a local farmers market.
- LéaRegarde ces belles pêches !Look at these beautiful peaches!
- LucasElles ont l'air délicieuses.They look delicious.
- LéaOn achète deux kilos de pêches ?Shall we buy two kilos of peaches?
- LucasOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
