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    Clémentine (en. Clementine)

    /klemɑ̃tin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small citrus fruit, hybrid of the mandarin, with a thin and easy-to-peel skin, often seedless.
    The clementine is a very popular fruit during winter.
    La clémentine est un fruit très apprécié pendant l'hiver.
    Variety of mandarin, often sweet and juicy.
    I love eating clementines after the meal.
    J'adore manger des clémentines après le repas.
    Popular fruit in Christmas fruit baskets.
    Children always hope to find clementines in their Christmas stockings.
    Les enfants espèrent toujours trouver des clémentines dans leurs chaussettes de Noël.

    Etymology

    From the name of Father Clément Rodier, who is said to have discovered this variety.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take time to peel a clementine
    Means spending time on a task that should be simple.
    mettre du temps à peler une clémentine
    have the skin of a clementine
    Expresses the fact of having delicate or sensitive skin.
    avoir la peau de clémentine

    Related Words

    mandarin
    Similar citrus, often smaller.
    mandarine
    orange
    Larger and more acidic citrus fruit.
    orange
    citrus
    Family of fruits including oranges, lemons, and mandarins.
    agrume

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to something cute or pleasant.
    This dress is really clementine, it looks great on you!
    Cette robe est vraiment clémentine, elle te va à merveille!
    Used to talk about a sweet and caring person.
    She is so clementine, always ready to help others.
    Elle est si clémentine, toujours prête à aider les autres.