Fraises (en. Strawberries)
/fʁɛz/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Edible fruit of the strawberry plant.
I ate strawberries for dessert.
J'ai mangé des fraises au dessert.
Herbaceous plant cultivated for its fruits.
Strawberries grow well in this garden.
Les fraises poussent bien dans ce jardin.
Product used in many sweet recipes.
She made a delicious strawberry tart.
Elle a préparé une tarte aux fraises délicieuse.
Etymology
From the Latin 'fraga' which means 'fresh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to eat strawberries
Refers to the action of consuming this fruit.
manger des fraises
to make strawberries
To create something sweet or pleasant.
faire des fraises
strawberries and cream
A classic dessert made of strawberries and cream.
fraises et crème
Related Words
fresh
Which is recent or has been recently harvested.
frais
strawberry plant
Plant that produces strawberries.
fraisier
strawberry jam
Sweet preparation made from cooked strawberries.
confiture de fraises
Slang Meanings
Often used to refer to something cute or attractive.
He has a bite-sized smile, like strawberries.
Il a un sourire à croquer, comme des fraises.
Can describe a person whose charm is irresistible.
That girl is really strawberries; everyone loves her.
Cette fille est vraiment des fraises, tout le monde l’adore.