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lime in French

lime in French is citron vert, chaux, lime — lime means a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.

lime in French

citron vert
adj
Containing lime or lime juice.
chaux
noun
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
lime
noun
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
citron vert
noun
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
limette
noun
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
citronnier vert
noun
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
limettier
noun
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

What does "lime" mean?

  1. noun A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
    "Squeeze a lime over the tacos."
  2. noun A bright, slightly yellowish-green color.
    "The walls were painted a vivid lime."
  3. noun Calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, used in construction, farming, and industry.
    "Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH."
  4. noun A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, also called the linden — unrelated to the citrus tree.
    "A row of lime trees lined the avenue."
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lime in a sentence

  • Squeeze a lime over the tacos.
  • The walls were painted a vivid lime.
  • Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH.
  • A row of lime trees lined the avenue.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lime" in French?

"lime" in French is citron vert, chaux, lime. lime means: A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.

How do you use "lime" in a sentence?

Example: "Squeeze a lime over the tacos." In French, "lime" is citron vert, chaux, lime.

Are there other ways to say "lime" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "lime": citron vert, chaux, lime, limette, citronnier vert, limettier.

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