Verger (en. Orchard)

/vɛʁʒe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Land cultivated for the growth of fruit trees.
The orchard is filled with apple trees.
Le verger est rempli de pommiers.
Area where different kinds of fruits are grown.
We visited a cherry orchard in the spring.
Nous avons visité un verger de cerisiers au printemps.
Garden or park where fruit trees can be found.
The orchard is a pleasant place for a picnic.
Le verger est un endroit agréable pour pique-niquer.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'viridarium', which means garden.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit orchard
A piece of land dedicated to the cultivation of fruits.
verger de fruits
take a walk in the orchard
Visit an orchard, often for picking.
faire un tour dans le verger
maintain an orchard
Take care of fruit trees in an orchard.
entretenir un verger

Related Words

fruit producer
Produces fruits.
fruitier
to cultivate
To grow plants or trees.
cultiver
nursery
Place where young plants are cultivated.
pépinière

Slang Meanings

Place of relaxation and enjoyment outdoors.
We meet at the orchard for a day of leisure.
On se retrouve au verger pour une journée de loisirs.
Orchard used for partying.
They organized a party in their parents' orchard.
Ils ont organisé une fête dans le verger de leurs parents.