Pommes (en. Apples)

/pɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Edible fruit of the apple tree.
Apples are rich in vitamins.
Les pommes sont riches en vitamines.
Variety of cultivated fruits.
There are many varieties of apples such as Granny Smith.
Il existe de nombreuses variétés de pommes comme la Granny Smith.
Term used informally to refer to buttocks.
She has beautiful apples.
Elle a de belles pommes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pomum' which means 'fruit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have some apples
To have money or resources.
avoir des pommes
to faint
To faint or lose consciousness.
tomber dans les pommes
to be a fool
To be naive or easy to deceive.
être pomme

Related Words

apple tree
Tree that produces apples.
pommier
applesauce
Preparation made from cooked apples.
compote
cider
Alcoholic beverage made from apples.
cidre

Slang Meanings

Buttocks
He has a great pair of apples.
Il a une superbe paire de pommes.
Money
I have no money this month.
Je n'ai pas de pommes ce mois-ci.