L'herbe (en. The grass)

/lɛʁb/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Herbaceous plant, usually small in size.

The grass covers the ground of the garden.

L'herbe couvre le sol du jardin.

Plant used in cooking or medicine.

I love adding herbes de Provence to my dishes.

J'adore ajouter de l'herbe de Provence à mes plats.

Fine and soft vegetation, often used in lawns.

The children play on the grass in the park.

Les enfants jouent sur l'herbe du parc.

From the Latin 'herba', meaning 'plant' or 'grass'.

catnip

A plant that attracts cats and is often used for their enjoyment.

herbe à chat

to shake hands on the grass

To make a pact or agreement informally.

serrer la main sur l'herbe

to be in the grass

To be in an unfortunate or disappointing situation.

être dans l'herbe

herbicide

Chemical product used to kill weeds.

herbicide

herbalism

Place where medicinal plants are sold.

herboristerie

herbivore

Animal that feeds mainly on plants.

herbivore

Cannabis.

We smoked grass at the festival.

On a fumé de l'herbe au festival.

Marijuana.

He sells grass to his friends.

Il vend de l'herbe à ses amis.