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*La carotte* is the word every French learner knows for "carrot". But did you know there are other, more colorful ways to refer to this common vegetable? Just l...
You probably know that *légume* is the most common way to say “vegetable” in French. But what if you want to be more specific when you're at a bustling Parisian...
The word for 'orange' in French might seem simple—after all, it's spelled exactly the same! But are you talking about the color or the fruit? And does the word ...
When you think of the word for 'banana' in French, one word probably comes to mind: *banane*. And you'd be right! That's the most common and straightforward way...
"La pomme" is the most common and direct way to say "apple" in French. But the world of French is full of delicious nuances, and this simple fruit is no excepti...
Le fruit is the most common and direct way to say “fruit” in French, and you'll hear it everywhere from the *marché* (market) to the *supermarché* (supermarket)...
Food is a huge part of French culture, so it's no surprise that there are many ways to talk about a meal. The most common word you'll learn is *repas*, but the...
The most common way to say "meal" in French is *le repas*. But French culture revolves around its cuisine, and the language reflects this with a rich vocabulary...
The word you probably know for 'dinner' in French is *dîner*, and for good reason—it's the most common one! But just as in English, where you might have 'supper...
Planning a midday meal in France? The word you'll probably use most is *déjeuner*. But the French, with their love for food and linguistic precision, have more ...
The most common way to say "breakfast" in French is, of course, *le petit-déjeuner*. But did you know there are other ways to refer to the first meal of the day...
