amélanche
The English phrase "saskatoon berry" is amélanche in French.
amélanche refers to the fruit of the shrub *Amelanchier alnifolia*.
Meaning: Amelanchier alnifolia (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal term for Saskatoon berry is baie de Saskatoon.
Did you know?
- The term amélanche contains an ancient Ligurian suffix, a linguistic remnant from a language once spoken in the Mediterranean coast of France.
Examples in context
- J'adore les baies de Saskatoon dans les tartes.I love Saskatoon berries in pies.
- On a acheté des saskatoons au marché.We bought some saskatoons at the market.
- L'amélanche est très sucrée.The saskatoon berry is very sweet.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are walking through a wild fruit field.
- EmmaRegarde cette belle amélanche, Hugo.Look at this beautiful saskatoon berry, Hugo.
- HugoElle a l'air délicieuse.It looks delicious.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu en veux une ?Do you want one?
- HugoOui, merci beaucoup, Emma.Yes, thank you very much, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amélanche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
