Blés (en. Wheat)

/ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Wheat refers to cereal plants that produce edible grains.
The wheat gilds the fields in spring.
Les blés dorent les champs au printemps.
The harvested product of these plants, mainly used for food.
Bread is made from ground wheat.
Le pain est fait avec des blés moulus.
A term used to refer to all varieties of wheat cultivated.
Winter wheat requires specific climatic conditions.
Les blés d'hiver nécessitent des conditions climatiques spécifiques.

Etymology

From Latin 'blēdum', meaning 'grain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be prosperous
To be in good health or to be lucky.
avoir les blés
to cultivate wheat
To work hard to achieve results.
cultiver des blés
wheat in abundance
To provide a large quantity of something.
blés à profusion

Related Words

wheat
Cereal from the grass family, cultivated in many regions.
blé
cereal
Plant cultivated for its edible grains.
céréale
harvest
The action of harvesting crops, particularly wheat.
moisson

Slang Meanings

To have money.
He has money, he doesn't have financial worries.
Il a des blés, il n'a pas de soucis financiers.
To be lucky.
He's really lucky this weekend, everything is going well for him.
Il a vraiment des blés ce week-end, tout lui sourit.