légume
vegetable
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/le.ɡym/
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Cultural Note
The French saying 'manger cinq fruits et légumes par jour' (eat five fruits and vegetables a day) is a government health campaign seen everywhere in France. French cooking emphasizes seasonal vegetables, and ratatouille — the famous Provençal vegetable stew — is a celebration of summer produce.
📝 Example Sentences
Il faut manger cinq fruits et légumes par jour.
You should eat five fruits and vegetables per day.
Les légumes de saison ont plus de goût.
Seasonal vegetables have more flavor.