Récolte (en. Harvest)

/ʁe.kɔlt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Collected produce, especially in agriculture.
This year's wheat harvest was excellent.
La récolte de blé cette année a été excellente.
Season or period of the harvest.
The apple harvest takes place in autumn.
La récolte des pommes a lieu en automne.
Action of gathering fruits or vegetables.
The children participated in the tomato harvest.
Les enfants ont participé à la récolte des tomates.

Etymology

From Old French 'recolte', derived from 'recolter', meaning to gather or collect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good harvest
Indicates an abundant and successful harvest.
bonne récolte
late harvest
Refers to a harvest carried out later than usual.
récolte tardive
fruit harvest
Specifically applies to the picking of fruits.
récolte de fruits

Related Words

harvest
Season when the harvest of cereals takes place.
moisson
cultivation
Action of cultivating land to grow plants or crops.
cultivation
agriculture
The set of human activities aimed at producing food.
agriculture

Slang Meanings

Harvest of good deals
This sale was a real harvest of good deals.
Cette vente était une vraie récolte de bonnes affaires.
To make a good harvest
He made a good harvest with his latest project.
Il a fait une bonne récolte avec son dernier projet.