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    Gerbes (en. Sheaves)

    [ʒɛʁb]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Product or object in the form of a bundle, often used in agriculture.
    The bundles of wheat are dried in the sun.
    Les gerbes de blé sont mises à sécher au soleil.
    A collection of flowers, often in a bouquet.
    She gave bouquets of roses for her birthday.
    Elle a offert des gerbes de roses pour son anniversaire.
    Bundle of plants gathered together.
    He gathered bundles of hay in the barn.
    Il a rassemblé des gerbes de foin dans la grange.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'gerber' meaning 'to tread' or 'to gather.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bouquets of flowers
    A colorful assortment of flowers.
    gerbes de fleurs
    bundles of wheat
    Sheaves of wheat, often used to indicate the harvest.
    gerbes de blé
    beams of light
    Rays of light diffused in the environment.
    gerbes de lumière
    jets of water
    Flows of water projected, like in a fountain.
    gerbes d'eau
    plumes of smoke
    Swirls of smoke rising into the air.
    gerbes de fumée

    Related Words

    gerber
    Action of gathering plants or products.
    gerber
    flower
    Reproductive organ of plants, often colorful and fragrant.
    fleur
    heap
    Accumulator of things, generally unordered.
    tas
    beam
    Set of objects grouped together.
    faisceau
    accumulation
    Gathering of several items in one place.
    accumulation

    Slang Meanings

    Expression of disgust or discontent, often towards something repetitive.
    I felt sick of that music all the time.
    J'en ai gerbé de cette musique tout le temps.
    To speak in slang about a bad situation.
    After that day, I just want to puke.
    Après cette journée, j'ai juste envie de gerber.