vegetable in French
vegetable in French is végétal, légumier, légume — vegetable means a plant, or part of a plant, grown to be eaten — such as the leaves, roots, or stems — that isn't classified as a fruit, grain, herb, or spice.
vegetable in French
végétal
Of or relating to plants.
légumier
Of or relating to vegetables.
végétal
Any plant.
légume
légume
(figuratively, derogatory) A person whose brain (or, infrequently, whose body) has been damaged to the point that they cannot interact with the surrounding environment; a person in a persistent vegetative state.
végétal
(figuratively, derogatory) A person whose brain (or, infrequently, whose body) has been damaged to the point that they cannot interact with the surrounding environment; a person in a persistent vegetative state.
What does "vegetable" mean?
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noun A plant, or part of a plant, grown to be eaten — such as the leaves, roots, or stems — that isn't classified as a fruit, grain, herb, or spice.
"A vegetable such as a leek or parsnip adds flavour to any stew."
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adj Relating to plants or to vegetables specifically.
"We use vegetable oil for frying because it suits most recipes."
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vegetable in a sentence
- A vegetable such as a leek or parsnip adds flavour to any stew.
- Carrots, spinach, and broccoli are all vegetables.
- We use vegetable oil for frying because it suits most recipes.
- The market stall sold vegetable seeds and small pots of compost.
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What is "vegetable" in French?
"vegetable" in French is végétal, légumier, légume. vegetable means: A plant, or part of a plant, grown to be eaten — such as the leaves, roots, or stems — that isn't classified as a fruit, grain, herb, or spice.
How do you use "vegetable" in a sentence?
Example: "A vegetable such as a leek or parsnip adds flavour to any stew." In French, "vegetable" is végétal, légumier, légume.
Are there other ways to say "vegetable" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "vegetable": végétal, légumier, légume.
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