honey
Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers. It is commonly used as a natural sweetener in cooking, baking, and drinks like tea.
Exemples
3 sur 5I put a spoonful of honey in my tea every morning.
I add a small amount of sweet bee nectar to my hot drink daily.
The recipe requires two tablespoons of organic honey.
The cooking instructions ask for two spoons of natural honey.
Hey honey, can you help me with this?
My dear, are you able to assist me with this task?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember: Bees make it. The word starts with 'H' just like 'Home'—the bees bring the nectar back to their 'Home' to make 'Honey'.
Quiz rapide
Bees collect nectar from flowers to make _____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : honey
Exemples
I put a spoonful of honey in my tea every morning.
everydayI add a small amount of sweet bee nectar to my hot drink daily.
The recipe requires two tablespoons of organic honey.
formalThe cooking instructions ask for two spoons of natural honey.
Hey honey, can you help me with this?
informalMy dear, are you able to assist me with this task?
Studies show that honey has significant antibacterial properties.
academicScientific research indicates that honey can kill bacteria effectively.
Our company is looking to export premium honey to Europe.
businessOur business wants to sell high-quality honey to European markets.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
land of milk and honey
a place of great wealth and abundance
honey-mouthed
someone who speaks very sweetly or persuasively
honeymoon
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
Souvent confondu avec
Money is currency used for buying things; honey is a sweet food.
Syrup is often made from sugar or plants like maple; honey is specifically made by bees.
Notes d'usage
While 'honey' is a food, it is also one of the most common terms of endearment in English-speaking countries, used for partners, children, or sometimes by service staff toward customers.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often try to pluralize it as 'honeys' when talking about the food. Like 'water', it is usually uncountable; use 'some honey' or 'jars of honey' instead.
Astuce mémo
Remember: Bees make it. The word starts with 'H' just like 'Home'—the bees bring the nectar back to their 'Home' to make 'Honey'.
Origine du mot
From the Old English 'hunig', which comes from a Germanic root meaning 'golden-colored'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many cultures, honey is a symbol of sweetness and prosperity and is frequently used in traditional medicine to soothe a sore throat.
Quiz rapide
Bees collect nectar from flowers to make _____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : honey
Grammaire lie
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