Verdures (en. Greens)

[vɛʁdyʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A collection of green plants, particularly leafy vegetables.

The greens in the garden were full of life in spring.

Les verdures du jardin étaient pleines de vie au printemps.

Green leafy vegetables used in cooking.

I prepared a salad with fresh greens.

J'ai préparé une salade avec des verdures fraîches.

The green aspect of a landscape.

The greens of the valley were beautiful to admire.

Les verdures de la vallée étaient magnifiques à admirer.

Derived from the term 'green', meaning 'of green color'.

to provide greens

To provide or cook green vegetables.

donner des verdures

to be in the greens

To be in a lush or pleasant environment.

être dans les verdures

lush

Full of greenery.

verdoyant

circumflex

An accent used in certain French words, such as 'forest'.

circonflexe

grass

A generally low plant, which can be green.

herbe

To have a radiant tanned skin.

Since he came back from vacation, he has a glow.

Depuis qu'il est rentré de vacances, il a des verdures.

To be full of energy or vitality.

She is full of energy today!

Elle est pleine de verdures aujourd'hui !