les fruits
The English phrase "the fruits" is translated into French as les fruits.
If you are talking about a pear, you would use une poire. Much like in English, the phrase can also be used metaphorically to describe the results or consequences of an action or effort, such as in the expression les fruits de son travail (the fruits of his/her work).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the plural definite article les (the) and the plural noun fruits (fruits).
Did you know?
- In France, the term fruits is often used in the expression fruits de mer, which literally means 'fruits of the sea' but refers specifically to shellfish and crustaceans.
- The word fruit shares a common ancestor with the English word 'profit', as both stem from the Latin 'fructus', meaning 'enjoyment' or 'use'.
- In French culinary terms, fruits secs can refer to both dried fruits and nuts, whereas English usually treats nuts as a separate category.
Examples in context
- Les fruits sont séchés au soleil.The fruits are dried in the sun.This sentence shows how to describe fruits being dried in the sun.Tatoeba #12731689 by lbdx, translation #23944 by ToxicFriu
- Tu récolteras bientôt les fruits de tes efforts.Soon you will reap the fruits of your efforts.This sentence demonstrates the metaphorical use of the phrase regarding the fruits of one's efforts.Tatoeba #2367845 by sacredceltic, translation #2365124 by niceguydave
- Tous les enfants ont beaucoup apprécié les fruits.All the children appreciated the fruits.This sentence illustrates children appreciating the fruits.Tatoeba #6012082 by christian63, translation #6828275 by Eccles17
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- LéaLucas, as-tu vu les fruits ?Lucas, have you seen the fruits?
- LucasOui, ils sont sur la table.Yes, they are on the table.
- LéaMerci, je vais les préparer.Thanks, I am going to prepare them.
- LucasBon appétit, Léa !Enjoy your meal, Léa!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries les, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
