légumes et fruits
The English phrase "vegetables and fruits" is translated into French as légumes et fruits.
This phrase refers to edible plants that are categorized as either vegetables or fruits.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the word légume is a masculine noun and the word fruit is also a masculine noun. When you are referring to these categories in a general sense or as a specific group, it is common to repeat the definite article for both nouns, resulting in les légumes et les fruits.
Did you know?
- In French culinary terminology, a 'fruit' is defined by its taste. This means a tomato is called a légume in the kitchen, even though it is botanically a fruit.
- French vendors use the term primeurs to refer specifically to the fresh vegetables and fruits of the current season.
- The word légume comes from the Latin 'legumen', which specifically referred to pulses or pods. Over time, the meaning expanded to include all edible plant parts except fruits.
Examples in context
- Il faut manger beaucoup de légumes et de fruits.One must eat many vegetables and fruits.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are grocery shopping together.
- HugoOù sont les légumes et fruits, Manon ?Where are the vegetables and fruits, Manon?
- ManonC'est juste là, dans ce rayon.It is right there, in that aisle.
- HugoOn a besoin de plus de légumes et fruits.We need more vegetables and fruits.
- ManonJe suis d'accord, Hugo.I agree, Hugo.
