fruit/fʁɥi/
noun · A2 · Frequency 1760
nounmasculine
Meanings
fruit
Refers to the edible product of a plant, commonly used in everyday and food-related contexts.
result, outcome, product
Metaphorically denotes the result or outcome of efforts or actions, often used in abstract contexts.
Examples
J'ai choisi un fruit mûr pour le goûter.
I chose a ripe fruit for a snack.
Ce fruit vient du marché près de chez nous.
This fruit comes from the market near our home.
Le fruit doit être lavé avant d'être mangé.
The fruit must be washed before it is eaten.
Collocations
- un fruit de saisona seasonal fruit
- le fruit de ses effortsthe result of his/her efforts
Common mistakes
fruits
fruit
'fruit' as an uncountable noun is used in singular form to denote fruit in general.
fruit
fruits
When referring to multiple results or outcomes, the plural form 'fruits' should be used.
Related words
synonympommeapple
synonymbaieberry
- antonymlégumevegetable
nounmasculine
Meanings
fruit
Refers to the edible product of a plant, commonly used in everyday and food-related contexts.
result, outcome, product
Metaphorically denotes the result or outcome of efforts or actions, often used in abstract contexts.
Examples
Les fruits de saison sont moins chers au marché local.
Seasonal fruit is cheaper at the local market.
Les enfants ont mangé des fruits après leur entraînement.
The children ate fruit after their training.
Nous avons lavé les fruits avant de les mettre au réfrigérateur.
We washed the fruit before putting it in the refrigerator.