jus de pruneau
The English phrase "prune juice" is translated into French as jus de pruneau.
jus de pruneau refers to a beverage made from the juice of dried plums.
Did you know?
- The word jus comes from the Latin word for 'gravy' or 'broth'. In modern French, jus is still used to describe the natural juices that come out of meat during cooking.
- Because jus de pruneau is strongly associated with digestion, it is often mentioned in French pharmacy contexts rather than just as a breakfast beverage.
- While jus de pruneau is a beverage, the word pruneau can also refer to a specific variety of plum bred specifically for drying.
Examples in context
- Le jus de pruneau est très bon pour la digestion.Prune juice is very good for digestion.
- Voulez-vous un verre de jus de pruneau ?Would you like a glass of prune juice?
Example conversation
At a small kitchen table during breakfast.
- HugoLéa, tu veux du jus de pruneau ?Léa, do you want some prune juice?
- LéaOui, merci Hugo, j'en ai besoin.Yes, thanks Hugo, I need some.
- HugoTiens, voici ton jus de pruneau.Here, here is your prune juice.
- LéaC'est gentil, il est très frais.That's kind, it is very fresh.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jus, pruneau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
