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    Champignons (en. Mushrooms)

    /ʃɑ̃.pi.ɲɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organisms belonging to the kingdom of fungi, which do not possess chlorophyll.
    Mushrooms can be found in forests.
    Les champignons peuvent être trouvés dans les forêts.
    A type of edible mushroom, often used in cooking.
    I added mushrooms to my pasta sauce.
    J'ai ajouté des champignons à ma sauce pour pâtes.
    A mushroom particularly appreciated for its taste.
    Paris mushrooms are very popular.
    Les champignons de Paris sont très populaires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cambium', derived from Gaulish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Paris mushrooms
    A type of very common white mushroom in cooking.
    champignons de Paris
    to have unexpected results
    An expression meaning to obtain unexpected results.
    faire des champignons

    Related Words

    mycology
    The science that studies fungi.
    mycologie
    fungicide
    Chemical product used to kill fungi.
    fongicide
    truffles
    Highly prized underground fungi.
    truffes

    Slang Meanings

    Hallucinogenic mushroom.
    He tried mushrooms to experience hallucinations.
    Il a essayé des champignons pour faire l'expérience d'hallucinations.
    Refers to a naive or gullible person.
    Don't be a mushroom, open your eyes to reality.
    Ne sois pas un champignon, ouvre les yeux sur la réalité.