Corn in French 🇫🇷

Corn

Similar to the Latan root, Zea mays.

9 months ago

Mais -mas

Its like mas in Portuguese which also means but.

a year ago

Words related to corn in French

Grains de maïs – Corn kernels
Épi de maïs – Corn cob
Farine de maïs – Cornflour
Maïs soufflé – Popcorn
Maïs doux – Sweet corn
Champ de maïs – Cornfield

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Sentences

Le maïs est jaune – The corn is yellow.
J’aime manger du maïs en été – I like to eat corn in the summer.
Le maïs est une céréale – Corn is a cereal/grain.

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maïs info.

Tips to remember the French word “maïs”:
– The pronunciation of “maïs” is similar to “may” in English but with a softer “s” sound at the end.
– Remember that the word “maïs” has a circumflex accent on the “i,” which makes it distinct from the English word “mais” (meaning “but”).
– Associate the word “maïs” with images or experiences involving corn, such as the taste, color, or appearance of corn kernels.

Explanations:
In French, “maïs” refers to the food crop corn. It is a cereal plant, originating from America, and known for its tall stalks and edible yellow or white kernels. Maize, in English, is a synonym for corn.

Other words that mean the same thing as “maïs”:
– Le blé d’Inde: Literally translating to “Indian wheat,” this is another term used in Québec and some parts of France to refer to corn.

Alternate meanings or slang:
There are no alternate meanings or slang for the word “maïs.” However, it is worth noting that “mais” without the accent (circumflex) means “but” in French.

Examples of sentences using “maïs”:
1. J’adore manger du maïs soufflé au cinéma. (I love eating popcorn at the movies.)
2. Les Amérindiens cultivaient du maïs bien avant l’arrivée des Européens. (Native Americans cultivated corn long before the arrival of Europeans.)
3. Pourriez-vous me passer la conserve de maïs, s’il vous plaît ? (Could you pass me the can of corn, please?)
4. La farine de maïs est utilisée pour préparer des tortillas au Mexique. (Corn flour is used to prepare tortillas in Mexico.)

Summary:
The French word “maïs” refers to corn in English. It is a cereal plant with edible kernels and is known for its tall stalks. There are no significant alternate meanings or slang associated with “maïs.” Remember to pronounce it as “may,” but with a softer “s” sound at the end, and note the presence of the circumflex accent on the “i.” Other synonymous words include “le blé d’Inde” used in Québec.

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mais info.

Tips to remember the French word “mais”:
– Associate “mais” with “but” by thinking of a corn (maize) as a big “but” interrupting a path in a field, just like “mais” interrupts a thought.
– You could also link “mais” to “may I?” as if you’re politely interrupting or providing an objection.

Explanations:
– “Mais” is a conjunction used in French to express a contrast or contradiction, similar to the way “but” is used in English.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Cependant” and “toutefois” are French synonyms for “mais” that convey the sense of “however.”

Alternate meanings like slang:
– In colloquial French, “mais” can be used to express exasperation or to emphasize a point, somewhat akin to saying “but really” or “but come on” in English.

Examples of sentences that use “mais”:
– Je voudrais aller au cinéma, mais il pleut. (I’d like to go to the movies, but it’s raining.)
– Elle est petite, mais elle est très forte. (She is small, but she’s very strong.)
– Mais non ! Pourquoi tu penses ça ? (But no! Why do you think that?)
– J’aime le chocolat, mais pas le chocolat noir. (I like chocolate, but not dark chocolate.)

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