Comestibles (en. Edible)

/kɔ.mɛs.tibl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Food items intended for consumption.

The edibles on the table are varied and appetizing.

Les comestibles sur la table sont variés et appétissants.

Anything that is fit to be eaten.

He brought edibles for the picnic.

Il a apporté des comestibles pour le pique-nique.

Products that can be used as food.

Organic edibles are becoming increasingly popular.

Les comestibles biologiques sont de plus en plus populaires.

From the Latin 'comestibilis', derived from 'comedere', meaning 'to eat'.

pet food

Foods intended for animal consumption.

comestibles pour animaux

organic edibles

Food products derived from organic farming.

comestibles bio

perishable edibles

Food products that have a close expiration date.

comestibles périssables

food

Substance one eats or drinks to nourish oneself.

nourriture

diet

Act of consuming food as part of a diet.

alimentation

culinary

Relates to food or foodstuffs.

alimentaire

Food

I need some edibles for the weekend.

J'ai besoin de quelques comestibles pour le weekend.

Snacking

He bought some edibles to snack on during the movie.

Il a acheté des comestibles pour grignoter pendant le film.