Miel (en. Honey)

/mjɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Viscous and sweet substance produced by bees from flower nectar.

Honey is excellent for health.

Le miel est excellent pour la santé.

Sweet extract from certain plants.

We use lavender honey in herbal teas.

On utilise le miel de lavande dans les tisanes.

Affectionate term used to refer to a dear person.

My honey, where are you?

Mon miel, où es-tu ?

From Latin 'mel', which means 'honey'.

to have honey on the tongue

To be sweet or flattering in one's words.

avoir du miel sur la langue

honey is life

This expression means that honey is essential or very pleasant.

le miel est la vie

bee

Insect that produces honey.

abeille

nectar

Sweet liquid produced by flowers, source of honey.

nectar

A term of endearment between couples.

He calls her 'my honey'.

Il l'appelle 'mon miel'.

Used to refer to something sweet.

This cake is a real honey.

Ce gâteau est un vrai miel.