Grappes (en. Clusters)
/ɡʁap/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A collection of fruits, particularly grapes, attached together.
The bunches of grapes hang from the vines.
Les grappes de raisin pendent des vignes.
A group of similar objects or things gathered together.
There were bunches of flowers in the garden.
Il y avait des grappes de fleurs dans le jardin.
Terms used in botany to refer to group formations.
The floral clusters attract pollinators.
Les grappes florales attirent les pollinisateurs.
Etymology
From the Latin 'grappula', which means 'small bunch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bunches of grapes
A set of grapes attached to a stem.
grappes de raisin
bunches of flowers
Group of flowers gathered together.
grappes de fleurs
clusters of clouds
Cloud formation in group shapes.
grappes de nuages
Related Words
grape
Edible fruit from the vine grower.
raisin
flower
Reproductive organ of plants.
fleur
vine
Plant cultivated to produce grapes.
vigne
Slang Meanings
A large number of people or things gathered together.
There were clusters of fans in front of the concert.
Il y avait des grappes de fans devant le concert.
Used informally to refer to something messy.
The toys were in clusters in the living room.
Les jouets étaient en grappes dans le salon.