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    Herbe (en. Grass)

    /ɛʁb/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Green plant, generally small in size, often used in cooking or for animal feed.
    The grass in the garden attracts a lot of insects.
    L'herbe dans le jardin attire beaucoup d'insectes.
    Vegetation in the wild or cultivated, that grows in soil.
    The lawn grass needs to be mowed.
    Il faut tondre l'herbe du gazon.
    Medicinal or aromatic plant.
    This herb is known for its calming properties.
    Cette herbe est connue pour ses propriétés apaisantes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'herba', meaning 'plant' or 'herb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catnip
    Plant that attracts cats.
    herbe à chat
    fine herb
    Aromatic herb used in cooking.
    herbe fine
    there is grass
    Expression denoting the presence of cannabis.
    il y a de l'herbe

    Related Words

    wild
    That grows naturally, without cultivation.
    sauvage
    garden
    Cultivated space where plants are grown.
    jardin
    plant
    Living organism, generally photosynthetic.
    plante

    Slang Meanings

    Cannabis.
    That evening was full of grass.
    Cette soirée était pleine d'herbe.
    Drug.
    He only talks about weed all day.
    Il ne fait que parler d'herbe toute la journée.