French word

menthe

Pronunciation

IPA/mɑ̃t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmint

Example

Tu veux de la menthe dans ton thé ?

Do you want some mint in your tea?

Illustration for menthe (mint)

More examples

Je prépare un thé à la menthe pour mes invités.

I am preparing mint tea for my guests.

Core concept

A leafy herb whose crushed leaves release a cool, fresh aroma.

Common phrases

  • thé à la menthe

    mint tea

  • sirop de menthe

    mint syrup

  • bonbon à la menthe

    mint candy

Similar words

herbe: An edible plant gathered for its aroma or flavor and used in cooking or medicine.
arôme: The scent or flavor added to food or drink.
menthol: A plant compound that creates a cooling sensation when touched.
feuille: The thin part attached to a plant branch, sometimes used in cooking or tea.

Definition in French

Désigne la plante aromatique du genre Mentha et l'arôme frais extrait de ses feuilles, utilisé en cuisine, dans les boissons et dans certains produits d'hygiène.

Word origin

French menthe comes from Latin mentha, borrowed from Greek mínthē, for the mint plant and its aroma.

Usage tips

  • Menthe is feminine, so the example uses de la menthe rather than du menthe.

Other meanings

  • peppermintnoun

Related words

  • mentholmentholnoun
  • mentholémentholatedadjective

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