Grain (en. Grain)

/ɡʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A small solid piece, particularly in the context of food or farming.

The grain of wheat is necessary for making bread.

Le grain de blé est nécessaire pour faire du pain.

The structure or texture of a material, especially to the touch.

The grain of the wood gives a natural look to the furniture.

Le grain du bois donne un aspect naturel aux meubles.

An aspect or quality of an image, particularly in photography.

The grain of the photo gives it a retro charm.

Le grain de la photo lui donne un charme rétro.

From Latin 'granum', meaning 'grain' or 'seed'.

to have grain to grind

Means having ideas or arguments to develop.

avoir du grain à moudre

to make grain

Means producing rice or cereals.

faire du grain

grain of madness

Highlights a slightly eccentric attitude.

grain de folie

seeds

The small units of plants that can be planted.

graines

cereal

Plants cultivated for their edible grains.

céréale

granular

Having a texture of small grains.

granulaire

A grain is a small detail, often used to talk about something less important.

There isn't a grain of importance in this matter.

Il n'y a pas un grain d'importance dans cette affaire.

Being grainy can mean being slightly crazy or eccentric.

This guy is really grainy with all his weird ideas.

Ce type est vraiment grainé avec toutes ses idées bizarres.