framboises
The English phrase 'raspberries' is translated into French as framboises.
framboises refers to the small, red, edible fruits of the raspberry plant.
How does it change in a sentence?
framboises is the plural form of the noun. The singular form is framboise. This is a feminine noun, which means that the singular indefinite article used is une (as in une framboise for 'a raspberry'). For the plural form, the definite article is les (as in les framboises for 'the raspberries').
Did you know?
- In French, the word framboise is frequently used as a color name for a specific, vivid shade of pink that is not quite red and not quite pink. This color is commonly seen in the names of lipsticks and nail polishes.
- If you are shopping for a fruit bush rather than the fruit itself, you must ask for a framboisier. While framboise is the berry, the suffix '-ier' changes the word to refer to the plant.
- In French culinary terminology, the term framboise can refer to a specific type of 'raspberry' shaped confectionery or a small, delicate cake that mimics the fruit's appearance and color.
Examples in context
- Tom mange des framboises.Tom eats raspberries.This sentence shows the use of framboises with a subject and a verb.Tatoeba #9946325 by Rovo, translation #9457103 by sundown
- Elles mangeront vos framboises.They will eat your raspberries.This sentence illustrates the use of framboises to indicate possession.Tatoeba #5249030 by martin9, translation #9015736 by jaydenms
- Les framboises coûtent très cher.Raspberries are very expensive.This sentence demonstrates how to use framboises when discussing the price of the fruit.Tatoeba #5939260 by Aiji, translation #2793114 by CK
- J'adore les framboises, elles sont délicieuses !I love raspberries, they are delicious!
- Mon dessert préféré est une tarte aux framboises.My favorite dessert is raspberry pie.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are deciding what to put in a fruit salad.
- LucasOn ajoute des framboises ?Shall we add some raspberries?
- LéaOui, j'adore les framboises.Yes, I love raspberries.
- LucasElles sont fraîches, Léa.They are fresh, Léa.
- LéaC'est parfait pour le dessert.That's perfect for the dessert.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
