L’herbe (en. The grass)

[lɛʁb]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A small plant, usually green, that covers the ground.

The garden grass is nice and green in spring.

L’herbe du jardin est bien verte au printemps.

Aromatic plant used in cooking.

I prefer to add fresh herbs to my dishes.

Je préfère ajouter de l’herbe fraîche à mes plats.

Mixture of cut leaves, often used for fodder.

Cows graze on grass in the meadows.

Les vaches broutent l’herbe dans les prairies.

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

to make hay

To clear land by cutting the grass.

faire l’herbe

to be in a difficult or unclear situation

To find oneself in a difficult or unclear situation.

être dans l’herbe

catnip

Plant that attracts cats.

herbe à chat

herbicide

Chemical product used to destroy unwanted weeds.

herbicide

herbalist

Person specialized in the sale and use of medicinal plants.

herboriste

herbarium

Collection of dried plants for study.

herbarium

Cannabis

He started smoking grass during his studies.

Il a commencé à fumer de l’herbe pendant ses études.

soft drug

In some countries, grass is legalized for recreational use.

Dans certains pays, l’herbe est légalisée pour un usage récréatif.