raisins secs
The English word 'raisins' is translated into French as raisins secs.
The term raisins secs refers to dried grapes used as a snack or as an ingredient in cooking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of raisins, meaning grapes and secs, meaning dry or dried.
Which one should you use?
In French, the word raisins alone refers to fresh grapes. You must use raisins secs specifically when referring to the dried fruit known as raisins in English.
Did you know?
- In France, you will often see raisins secs as a key ingredient in pain aux raisins, a spiral-shaped pastry that is a staple of French bakeries.
- The adjective secs in raisins secs is the plural form of sec, which is also the term used to describe a 'dry' wine that is not sweet.
- In some French culinary contexts, you might encounter raisins de Corinthe, which are a specific type of tiny, dark dried grape used in high-end cooking.
Examples in context
- Les raisins secs sont des raisins secs.Raisins are dried grapes.This sentence is useful for defining what raisins secs are.Tatoeba #960580 by sacredceltic, translation #991958 by CK
- Tu veux des raisins secs dans ton gruau ?Do you want some raisins in your oatmeal?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants raisins secs in their oatmeal.Tatoeba #8966190 by lbdx, translation #2640801 by CK
- Je n'aime pas la texture des raisins secs.I don't like the texture of raisins.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for the texture of raisins secs.Tatoeba #4470658 by Petrus, translation #4083386 by VanadiumV
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Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- HugoEst-ce qu'il reste des raisins secs ?Are there any raisins left?
- EmmaOui, il y en a dans le bol.Yes, there are some in the bowl.
- HugoParfait, je vais en prendre quelques-uns.Perfect, I will take some.
- EmmaTiens, ils sont très sucrés.Here, they are very sweet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
