Figues (en. Figs)

/fɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Edible fruit of the fig tree, which is often sweet and can be consumed fresh or dried.

Fresh figs are delicious with cheese.

Les figues fraîches sont délicieuses avec du fromage.

Plant belonging to the Moraceae family, producing sweet fruits.

The fig tree is a tree that often grows in Mediterranean regions.

Le figuier est un arbre qui pousse souvent dans les régions méditerranéennes.

From the Latin 'ficus'.

to have figs

To be in good health or in shape.

avoir des figues

prickly pears

Name given to the fruit of the prickly pear cactus, a variety of cactus.

figues de barbarie

fig tree

Tree that produces figs.

figuier

dried fig

Figs that have been dehydrated and can be stored for a long time.

figue sèche

fig jam

Sweet preparation made from figs.

confiture de figues

To have the figs

He has the figs, he is really in shape.

Il a les figues, il est vraiment en forme.

Soft figs

These old figs have no taste.

Ces vieilles figues n'ont plus de goût.