perishable in French
perishable in French is périssable, denrées périssables — perishable means likely to go bad or rot quickly unless kept cool or used soon, said especially of food.
perishable in French
périssable
Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
denrées périssables
(in the plural) Food that does not keep for long.
What does "perishable" mean?
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adjective Likely to go bad or rot quickly unless kept cool or used soon, said especially of food.
"Perishable items such as milk and fish go straight into the chiller."
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noun A food or product that spoils quickly; usually used in the plural.
"Unload the perishables first."
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perishable in a sentence
- Perishable items such as milk and fish go straight into the chiller.
- Ship the perishable goods overnight.
- Unload the perishables first.
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What is "perishable" in French?
"perishable" in French is périssable, denrées périssables. perishable means: Likely to go bad or rot quickly unless kept cool or used soon, said especially of food.
How do you use "perishable" in a sentence?
Example: "Perishable items such as milk and fish go straight into the chiller." In French, "perishable" is périssable, denrées périssables.
Are there other ways to say "perishable" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "perishable": périssable, denrées périssables.
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