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framboise

raspberry

noun frahm-BWAZ Rare

Usage Note

Framboise is the word for both the fresh fruit and the flavour; une tarte aux framboises (a raspberry tart) is a classic French patisserie staple. The adjective framboisé describes anything raspberry-flavoured.

Examples

"Elle ajoute des framboises à sa salade."

Natural Translation

She adds raspberries to her salad.

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