Oranges (en. Oranges)
ɔʁɑ̃ʒ
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Edible fruit of the orange tree, generally orange in color, juicy and sweet.
Oranges are rich in vitamin C.
Les oranges sont riches en vitamine C.
Fruit plant, orange tree.
The orange tree produces oranges every year.
L'oranger produit des oranges chaque année.
Etymology
From Latin 'aurantium', which designates a fruit tree.
Common Phrases and Expressions
healthy eating
Consuming oranges for good health.
alimentation de santé
a bitter taste
Sometimes there are oranges that have a bitter taste.
un goût amer
to make orange juice
She prefers to make fresh orange juice.
faire le jus d'orange
Related Words
orange tree
Tree whose fruit is the orange.
oranger
orange juice
Beverage prepared from oranges.
jus d'orange
Slang Meanings
Refers to something that is difficult to obtain.
This job is an orange in this saturated market.
Cet emploi est une orange dans ce marché saturé.
To make jokes about someone.
Stop making oranges of me!
Arrête de me faire des oranges !