châtaigne

chestnut

noun shah-TEN-yuh Rare

Origin: From Old French 'chastaigne', from Latin 'castanea'.

Usage Note

Châtaigne is the edible chestnut, roasted and sold street-side in autumn across France — les châtaignes grillées are an iconic seasonal treat. Do not confuse with marron, which also means chestnut but is often used interchangeably in cooking; strictly, marron refers to the larger, single-kernelled variety.

Examples

"Elle mange des châtaignes grillées en hiver."

Natural Translation

She eats roasted chestnuts in winter.

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