n.f., the eggplant
L’aubergine frite est une entrée populaire en été.
Fried eggplant is a popular appetizer in summer.
TODAY
Our vocabulary word is inspired by the summer harvest, la récolte d’été.
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PRACTICE THE WORDS OF THE SUMMER HARVEST
Take our Summer Harvest Vocabulary Quiz to practice saying eggplant in French and more.
the summer crop or harvest
Les fermiers attendent la récolte d’été pour qu’ils puissent vendre leurs légumes.
The farmers are waiting for the summer crop so they can sell their vegetables.
TODAY
Our word is inspired by the vegetables of the harvest. After you’ve learned to say summer harvest in French, follow the links below to discover more French words for foods from the garden.
GARDENING IN FRENCH
Take our French Summer Harvest Vocabulary Quiz to find out how well you know your way around the garden.
corn
Le maïs est le mieux quand vous l’épluchez juste après la récolte.
Corn is best when you shuck (peel) it just after picking it.
ALSO
les épis de maïs = corn on the cob
THIS WEEK
The arrival of summer is a time of delicious vegetables. This week, we’ll cover French vocabulary about the summer harvest, la récolte d’été.
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the farmers’ market
Cherchez des produits frais du terroir au marché de producteurs.
Look for fresh local products at the farmers’ market.
n.m.pl., green beans
Faut-il toujours casser les haricots verts avant de les faire cuire?
Is it always necessary to snap green beans before cooking them?
THIS WEEK
The arrival of summer is a time of delicious vegetables. This week, we’ll cover French vocabulary about the summer harvest, la récolte d’été.
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a drought
Les fermiers doivent toujours s’inquiéter d’une sécheresse.
Farmers always have to worry about a drought.
THIS WEEK
The arrival of summer is a time of delicious vegetables. This week, we’ll cover French vocabulary about the summer harvest, la récolte d’été.
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a tomato
En France, on se sert de tomates fraîches pour faire la ratatouille.
In France, they use fresh tomatoes to make ratatouille.
THIS WEEK
The arrival of summer is a time of delicious vegetables. This week, we’ll cover French vocabulary about the summer harvest, la récolte d’été.
FOR OUR VOILÀ! MEMBERS
Review last week’s words by taking our weekly quiz.