plantain in French
plantain in French is plantain, banane plantain, banane cochon — plantain means a starchy, banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating, similar to a potato in culinary use.
plantain in French
plantain
Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.
banane plantain
The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.
banane cochon
The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.
banane farine
The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.
banane à cuire
The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.
plantain
The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.
What does "plantain" mean?
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noun A starchy, banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating, similar to a potato in culinary use.
"Fried plantain is a common side dish across West Africa and the Caribbean."
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noun A common broad-leaved weed of the genus Plantago, unrelated to the banana-family plantain.
"Plantain leaves are sometimes used in folk remedies for insect bites."
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plantain in a sentence
- Fried plantain is a common side dish across West Africa and the Caribbean.
- Plantain leaves are sometimes used in folk remedies for insect bites.
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What is "plantain" in French?
"plantain" in French is plantain, banane plantain, banane cochon. plantain means: A starchy, banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating, similar to a potato in culinary use.
How do you use "plantain" in a sentence?
Example: "Fried plantain is a common side dish across West Africa and the Caribbean." In French, "plantain" is plantain, banane plantain, banane cochon.
Are there other ways to say "plantain" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "plantain": plantain, banane plantain, banane cochon, banane farine, banane à cuire.
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