champ de citrouilles
The English phrase "pumpkin patch" is translated into French as champ de citrouilles.
This phrase refers to a piece of land where pumpkins are grown and harvested.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of champ (field) and citrouilles (pumpkins).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word citrouilles is plural because a patch contains many pumpkins.
Did you know?
- The word champ descends from the Latin campus, which is the same root that gave English the word 'campaign', referring originally to a field of battle.
- Depending on the region, a person might refer to the area as a potager if the pumpkins are grown in a kitchen garden rather than a large agricultural champ.
- In French, the word patch is used as a loanword, but it refers to software or textiles rather than agriculture.
Examples in context
- Nous allons au champ de citrouilles cet automne.We are going to the pumpkin patch this autumn.
- On va au champ de citrouilles.We are going to the pumpkin patch.
- Le champ de citrouilles est immense.The pumpkin patch is huge.
- Il y a des loutres dans le champ de citrouilles.There are otters in the pumpkin patch.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are deciding on a weekend activity.
- LucasTu veux aller au champ de citrouilles ?Do you want to go to the pumpkin patch?
- LéaOui, c'est une excellente idée !Yes, it's an excellent idea!
- LucasLéa, tu peux conduire ?Léa, can you drive?
- LéaBien sûr, je m'en occupe.Of course, I'll handle it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries champ, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
