Végétale (en. Vegetable)

/ve.ʒe.tal/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Pertaining to plants or originating from them.
Plant-based food is beneficial for health.
La nourriture végétale est bénéfique pour la santé.
Produced by plants.
Vegetable oil is often used in cooking.
Huile végétale est souvent utilisée en cuisine.
Opposed to animal.
A plant-based diet excludes all animal-derived products.
Une alimentation végétale exclut tous les produits d'origine animale.

Etymology

From Latin 'vegetalis', meaning of plant origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plant-based diet
A diet based on plant-derived foods.
alimentation végétale
plant product
Item made from plants.
produit végétal
plant-based cuisine
Culinary preparation using only plant-derived ingredients.
cuisine végétale

Related Words

vegetarianism
A diet excluding meat.
végétarisme
vegan
One that does not consume any animal-derived products.
végétalien
botany
Relating to the study of plants.
botanique

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a diet that excludes animal products.
She has become vegan and only eats plant-based foods.
Elle est devenue véganne et ne mange que des aliments végétales.
Sometimes used to refer to people who are particularly passionate about ecology.
This group of plant-based individuals advocates for the environment at every opportunity.
Ce groupe de végétales défend l'environnement à chaque occasion.