French Conversation · Level 83
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French word
pêche
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpeach
Example
J'achète une pêche au marché.
I buy a peach at the market.
More examples
Aujourd'hui, j'ai la pêche.
Today, I'm full of energy.
Core concept
A soft, juicy peach, recognized by its round or oval shape and fine fuzz on the skin.
Common phrases
une pêche
a peach
confiture de pêche
peach jam
avoir la pêche
be full of energy
Similar words
nectarine: A round fruit with smooth skin and sweet flesh.
abricot: A small orange fruit with sweet-tart flesh.
prune: A round fruit with purple or red skin and fairly firm flesh.
Definition in French
Désigne le fruit du pêcher, à peau légèrement duveteuse et à forme ronde ou ovoïde.
Word origin
The word developed from Latin persicum through Old French pesche, with the original sense referring to a Persian apple.
Usage tips
- The article helps identify the sense: une pêche is a fruit, whereas à la pêche usually refers to fishing; avoir la pêche is an idiom for having energy.