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    Verts (en. Greens)

    /vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has the color of vegetation.
    The trees are green in spring.
    Les arbres sont verts au printemps.
    That is juvenile or immature.
    He is still inexperienced in his profession.
    Il est encore vert dans son métier.
    Said of a natural, unprocessed product.
    We buy green vegetables at the market.
    Nous achetons des légumes verts au marché.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'viridis', which means green.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    green with rage
    To be very angry.
    vert de rage
    to take a break in the countryside
    To withdraw to the countryside to rest.
    mettre au vert
    to grow like a mushroom
    A rapid development, often of something new.
    pousser comme un champignon

    Related Words

    greenness
    The ensemble of plants, trees, and leaves in an environment.
    verdure
    nature
    The natural environment, including plants and animals.
    nature
    ecological
    Related to ecology or environmental protection.
    écologique

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a naive or inexperienced person.
    He is still inexperienced in business.
    Il est encore vert pour faire des affaires.
    Used to refer to something new or fresh.
    This project is really new; it hasn't matured yet.
    Ce projet est vraiment vert, il n’a pas encore mûri.