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    Fruit (en. Fruit)

    /fʁɥɥit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The edible part of a plant that develops from the flower and contains seeds.
    Apples and pears are very popular fruits.
    Les pommes et les poires sont des fruits très populaires.
    Sweet food product derived from certain plants.
    Fruits can be eaten for dessert.
    On peut manger des fruits en dessert.
    All products resulting from a tree or plant.
    The fruit harvest has been abundant this year.
    La récolte de fruits a été abondante cette année.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fructus', meaning 'product' or 'harvest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forbidden fruit
    A temptation or pleasure that is forbidden.
    un fruit défendu
    fruit-bearing
    Something that yields fruits.
    à fruits
    fruits of the earth
    Agricultural products, especially those from crops.
    fruits de la terre

    Related Words

    fruticet
    An area covered with small bushes.
    fruticet
    fruticicole
    Pertaining to the cultivation of fruits.
    fruticicole

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a person with erotic characteristics.
    He is considered a real fruit in this context.
    Il est considéré comme un vrai fruit dans ce contexte.
    Said of a naive or simple person.
    Don't be a fruit, look around you a little!
    Ne sois pas un fruit, regarde un peu autour de toi!