Myrtil (en. Blueberry)

[miʁ.til]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fruit rich in antioxidants appreciated for its health benefits.

Eating blueberries regularly can improve memory.

Manger des myrtilles régulièrement peut améliorer la mémoire.

Shrubby plant that produces blueberries.

I planted a blueberry in my garden.

J'ai planté un myrtille dans mon jardin.

Edible wild berry, often found in wooded areas.

Blueberries are delicious in pies.

Les myrtilles sont délicieuses dans les tartes.

From the Latin 'myrtillus', a diminutive of 'myrtus' which means myrtle.

to pick blueberries

to gather blueberries in the wild.

faire des myrtilles

blueberry mousse

dessert made from blueberries, often light and airy.

mousse de myrtille

Vaccinium

A genus of plants to which blueberries belong.

vaccinium

compote

Preparation of cooked fruits, often with blueberries.

compote

pie

Pastry that can be made with blueberries.

tarte

State of euphoria or happiness.

After eating blueberries, she was in a blueberry state!

Après avoir mangé des myrtilles, elle était dans un état de myrtil!

Quality of something refreshing or pleasant.

This music is really refreshing!

Cette musique est vraiment myrtil!