Végétal (en. Vegetal)

/ve.ʒe.tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to plants.
This food is of plant origin.
Cet aliment est d'origine végétale.
Belonging to the plant world.
The plant colors in this painting are beautiful.
Les couleurs végétales de ce tableau sont magnifiques.
Originating from plants, such as a food product.
She follows a plant-based diet for her health.
Elle suit un régime végétal pour sa santé.

Etymology

From Latin 'vegetalis', which means related to vegetation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plant-based diet
A diet based on plants.
alimentation végétale
plant products
Products derived from plants.
produits végétaux
plant cuisine
Cuisine that uses plant-based ingredients.
cuisine végétale

Related Words

vegetarian
One who does not eat meat.
végétarien
veganism
A diet excluding all animal products.
végétalisme
botany
The science of plants.
botanique

Slang Meanings

Referring to a person living a healthy life focused on a plant-based diet.
She is so plant-based; she only eats salads.
Elle est tellement végétaliste, elle ne mange que des salades.
Term used to describe an ecological lifestyle.
He adopts a plant-based lifestyle for the planet.
Il adopte un style de vie végétal pour la planète.