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    Poire (en. Pear)

    /pwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fruit of the pear tree, edible and juicy.
    The pear is a delicious fruit to eat.
    La poire est un fruit délicieux à manger.
    Figurative designation of a naive or gullible person.
    This guy is really a pushover; he believes everything he's told.
    Ce type est vraiment une poire, il croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.
    Cone-shaped apparatus used in chemistry for pouring liquids.
    Use a pear to transfer the liquid into the beaker.
    Utilise une poire pour transférer le liquide dans le bécher.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pira', the plural form of 'pirum', which means pear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be left waiting
    To wait a long time, often in an unpleasant situation.
    faire le poireau
    to be a pushover
    To be someone who is gullible.
    être une poire
    coconut pear
    A term used to describe an absurd situation.
    poire de coco

    Related Words

    pear tree
    Tree that produces pears.
    poirier
    anxiety bulb
    Equivalent of anxiety or fear.
    poire d'angoisse

    Slang Meanings

    Shy or naive person.
    Stop acting like a pushover; be bolder!
    Arrête d'agir comme une poire, sois plus audacieux!
    Expression of a moment of weakness.
    He became a pushover after seeing his ex again.
    Il est devenu une poire après avoir revu son ex.