Baies (en. Berries)

/bɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fleshy and juicy fruits, usually small and sweet.

Blueberries are delicious in desserts.

Les baies de myrtilles sont délicieuses dans les desserts.

Fruits from certain plants, often grouped in clusters.

Grape berries are used to make wine.

Les baies de vignes sont utilisées pour faire du vin.

Small fruits like raspberries or blackberries.

I love picking berries in the woods in summer.

J'aime récolter des baies dans les bois en été.

The origin of the word 'berries' comes from the Latin 'bacca', meaning fruit.

wild berries

Fruits that grow naturally in the wild.

baies sauvages

oak berries

Small fruits produced by certain types of oaks.

baies de chêne

to gather berries

The action of picking wild fruits.

ramasser des baies

fruits

Edible parts of plants that contain seeds.

fruits

gathering

The action of harvesting fruits or flowers.

cueillette

gardening

The art of cultivating plants, including fruits.

jardinage

Sometimes used to refer to small fears or worries.

Don't worry about those little worries, they don’t matter.

Ne t'inquiète pas pour ces baies, ça ne sert à rien.

Used to talk about minor, non-serious mistakes.

I made a few small mistakes in my report, but it’s not a big deal.

J'ai fait quelques baies dans mon rapport, mais ce n'est pas grave.