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    Vert (en. Green)

    /vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a color associated with nature, like the leaves of trees.
    The fields are green in spring.
    Les champs sont verts au printemps.
    Refers to a person who is naïve or inexperienced.
    This student is still inexperienced in his field.
    Cet étudiant est encore vert dans son domaine.
    Refers to a product that is not yet ripe or ready.
    This fruit is green; it will need a few more days.
    Ce fruit est vert, il faudra attendre quelques jours.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'viridis', which means 'verdant' or 'fresh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be green with rage
    To be very angry.
    être vert de rage
    to see life through green-tinted glasses
    To have an optimistic view of life.
    voir la vie en vert
    green with jealousy
    To be very jealous.
    vert de jalousie

    Related Words

    lush
    Covered with greenery.
    verdoyant
    greenery
    The entirety of foliage and plants.
    verdure
    greenness
    The quality of being green or having a green color.
    verdeur

    Slang Meanings

    Naïve or inexperienced
    He is a bit inexperienced in his new job.
    Il est un peu vert dans son nouveau travail.
    Related to ecology
    We need to adopt greener practices.
    Il faut adopter des pratiques plus vertes.