Herbes (en. Herbs)

/ɛʁb/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Green plants, often aromatic, used to season food.

Herbs de Provence add a unique flavor to dishes.

Les herbes de Provence ajoutent une saveur unique aux plats.

Medicinal plants used for their therapeutic properties.

Some herbs are known to soothe stomachaches.

Certaines herbes sont connues pour apaiser les maux de ventre.

Wild plants growing in nature.

We found edible herbs during our hike.

On a trouvé des herbes comestibles lors de notre randonnée.

From the Latin 'herba', meaning 'plant, herb'.

aromatic herbs

Plants used to add flavor to dishes.

herbes aromatiques

wild herbs

Wild and undesirable plants in gardens.

herbes folles

suspicion of herbs

Minimalistic amount of herbs added to a dish.

soupçon d'herbes

aromatics

Plants known for their intense aromas.

aromates

medicinal plant

Plant used for health treatments.

plante médicinale

herb garden

Space cultivated specifically for herbs.

jardin d'herbes

Informal term for marijuana.

He decided to go smoke some herbs with his friends.

Il a décidé d'aller fumer des herbes avec ses amis.

Roundabout way of talking about recreational cannabis consumption.

After a long day, I like to relax with herbs.

Après une longue journée, j'aime me détendre avec des herbes.