French word

concombre

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃kɔ̃bʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncucumber

Example

J'ai acheté un concombre au marché.

I bought a cucumber at the market.

Illustration for concombre (cucumber)

More examples

Pour l'apéritif, je prépare des rondelles de concombre.

For an aperitif, I prepare round slices of cucumber.

Core concept

A fresh, elongated green vegetable cut into cool, crunchy pieces for salads or raw dishes.

Common phrases

  • concombre frais

    fresh cucumber

  • rondelle de concombre

    round slice of cucumber

Similar words

cornichon: A small cucumber preserved in vinegar and spices.
courgette: A soft, slender green vegetable usually eaten cooked.
laitue: A leafy vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads.
légume: A general term for vegetables used in cooking.

Definition in French

Légume long et vert, à chair croquante et riche en eau, que l'on consomme généralement cru en salade ou en crudités.

Word origin

The French noun concombre developed from Latin cucumis through medieval French forms.

Usage tips

  • French uses cornichon for the small cucumber commonly preserved in vinegar, while concombre names the larger salad vegetable.

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