french bean

/'frentʃ'bi:n/

Thân thiện

A chef trims a handful of fresh french beans.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of green bean that is very small and slender in shape, typically eaten whole in its pod.

Usage

• Noun:
  • French beans are often steamed or stir-fried as a side dish.
  • The recipe calls for 200 grams of fresh french beans.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She picked a handful of french beans from the garden for dinner.
  • French beans are also known as haricots verts.

Advanced Usage

• "Young french beans": Refers to beans picked early, which are especially tender.
  • For the best flavor, select young french beans.

Variants and Related Words

• Green bean (n): A common general term; french beans are a specific, slender variety of green bean.
• Haricot vert (n): The French term, often used in culinary contexts to denote the slender, gourmet variety.
  • The salad was garnished with haricot verts.

Synonyms

• String bean: (Note: Modern french beans are often "stringless," but this is a traditional synonym.)
• Snap bean: Refers to beans where the entire pod is eaten.

Related Phrases

• Fine beans: A marketing term sometimes used interchangeably with french beans in some regions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. very small and slender green bean

Từ đồng nghĩa

• haricot vert
• haricots verts
• French bean