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fruit

/fruːt/

Fruit refers to the sweet and fleshy part of a plant that usually contains seeds and is edible. It is a common food group that provides many vitamins and is often eaten raw or as a dessert.

Exemples

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1

I usually have a piece of fruit after lunch to stay healthy.

I normally eat one fruit after my midday meal for health.

2

The consumption of fresh fruit is highly recommended by nutritionists.

Eating fresh fruit is a top suggestion from health experts.

3

Want some fruit? I've got apples and bananas in the bag.

Do you want to eat fruit? I have some in my bag.

Famille de mots

Nom
fruit
Verb
fruit
Adverbe
fruitfully
Adjectif
fruitful
Apparenté
fruition
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'f' in 'fruit' standing for 'fleshy' and 'flavorful'.

Quiz rapide

An orange is a delicious type of ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : fruit

Exemples

1

I usually have a piece of fruit after lunch to stay healthy.

everyday

I normally eat one fruit after my midday meal for health.

2

The consumption of fresh fruit is highly recommended by nutritionists.

formal

Eating fresh fruit is a top suggestion from health experts.

3

Want some fruit? I've got apples and bananas in the bag.

informal

Do you want to eat fruit? I have some in my bag.

4

Botanically speaking, the tomato is classified as a fruit rather than a vegetable.

academic

In science, the tomato is a fruit because of its structure.

5

Our company specializes in the global distribution of exotic fruit.

business

Our business focuses on selling rare fruits around the world.

Famille de mots

Nom
fruit
Verb
fruit
Adverbe
fruitfully
Adjectif
fruitful
Apparenté
fruition

Collocations courantes

fresh fruit fruit that is newly picked and not old
fruit juice the liquid that comes out of a fruit
citrus fruit fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges
dried fruit fruit that has had the water removed
fruit bowl a dish where you keep fruit in the kitchen

Phrases Courantes

bear fruit

to produce successful results

forbidden fruit

something that is desired because it is not allowed

low-hanging fruit

the easiest things to do or achieve

Souvent confondu avec

fruit vs vegetable

Fruits usually have seeds and are sweet, while vegetables are often savory and come from roots, leaves, or stems.

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Notes d'usage

When talking about fruit as a food category, it is usually uncountable (e.g., 'I eat a lot of fruit'). Use 'fruits' when referring to different types or species (e.g., 'the fruits of the tropics').

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners say 'I like many fruits' when they mean they like the food group in general; it is better to say 'I like fruit'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'f' in 'fruit' standing for 'fleshy' and 'flavorful'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'fructus', which means enjoyment, delight, or the produce of a plant.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually uncountable when referring to food Plural 'fruits' used for different types Followed by 'of' in figurative senses
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, a basket of fruit is a traditional gift for someone who is sick or has moved into a new home.

Quiz rapide

An orange is a delicious type of ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : fruit

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