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    Prunelle (en. Sloe)

    /pʁynɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fruit of the plum tree, small in size and often purple.
    The prunelles are delicious to eat in jam.
    Les prunelles sont délicieuses à manger en confiture.
    Informal term for the eye.
    He has fire in his eyes when he talks about his passion.
    Il a du feu dans les prunelles quand il parle de sa passion.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'prunella', a diminutive of 'pruna' which means plum.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have sparkling eyes
    Means to have bright eyes filled with joy.
    avoir des prunelles pétillantes
    to keep an eye on someone
    To monitor someone closely.
    garder un œil sur quelqu'un
    someone's eyes
    Refers to that person's eyes, often in an affectionate manner.
    les prunelles de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    plum tree
    Tree producing plums.
    prunier
    small plum
    Small plum tree.
    prunette

    Slang Meanings

    To have a bottle of prunelle
    He has a bottle of prunelle, he's always in a good mood.
    Il a une bonbonne à prunelle, il est toujours de bonne humeur.
    Lost in the eyes
    He is completely lost in the eyes when he is tired.
    Il est complètement paumé dans les prunelles quand il est fatigué.