Chou (en. Cabbage)
ʃu
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Vegetable plant with wavy, edible leaves.
Cabbage is a popular ingredient in many recipes.
Le chou est un ingrédient populaire dans de nombreuses recettes.
Familiar term to refer to a child or a loved one.
My little cabbage, you are adorable.
Mon petit chou, tu es adorable.
Variant of the word 'cabbage', often used to refer to something cute.
Look at that little cat, it's really cute.
Regarde ce petit chat, il est vraiment chou.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'caulis' meaning 'stem, cabbage'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cream puff
Pastry filled with custard.
chou à la crème
my little cabbage
Affectionate expression for referring to a beloved person.
mon petit chou
curly cabbage
Variety of cabbage with frizzy leaves.
chou frisé
Related Words
kohlrabi
Variety of cabbage with a bulbous swelling, edible.
chou-rave
potato
Vegetable often grown with cabbage.
pomme de terre
cabbage
English name for cabbage.
cabbage
Slang Meanings
Someone very cute or nice.
He is really a sweetheart, everyone loves him.
Il est vraiment un chou, tout le monde l'adore.
Affectionate term for a friend.
Hi my cabbage, how are you?
Salut mon chou, comment ça va ?