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    Gerbe (en. Sheaf)

    /ʒɛʁb/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of stalks, stems, or other plants gathered and bound together.
    He harvested a sheaf of wheat from the field.
    Il a récolté une gerbe de blé dans le champ.
    A part of the harvest, often used for fodder or decoration.
    The haystacks beautify the landscape of the farm.
    Les gerbes de foin embellissent le paysage de la ferme.
    A form of bouquet or floral arrangement.
    She created a bouquet of flowers for the wedding.
    Elle a créé une gerbe de fleurs pour le mariage.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gerbe', which designated a bundle or a sheaf.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to vomit
    To throw or emit a fluid, often used in the context of vomiting.
    gerber
    bouquet of flowers
    A floral arrangement composed of several flowers.
    gerbe de fleurs
    sheaf of wheat
    A group of stalks of wheat gathered together.
    gerbe de blé

    Related Words

    winnow
    A bundle of plants after cutting, often dried.
    fane
    bundle
    A set of plants or herbs tied together.
    botte
    harvest
    The process of gathering cultivated plants.
    récolte

    Slang Meanings

    A slang term for vomiting.
    He drank too much and ended up vomiting.
    Il a trop bu et a fini par gerber.
    To feel unwell after overeating.
    After that meal, I think I'm going to vomit.
    Après ce repas, je crois que je vais gerber.