How to Say ‘Tomatoes.’ in French
Les tomates.
lay toh-maht
[lay toh-maht]
💬 Usage Tip: With les, this can mean 'the tomatoes' or tomatoes in general depending on context.
🇫🇷 In France: Fresh tomatoes in season are a small French joy—simple, ripe, and often just served with olive oil.
Phrase Breakdown
Les
[lay]
the
Plural definite article used before plural nouns.
Les tomates sont prêtes.
The tomatoes are ready.
tomates
[toh-maht]
tomatoes
Plural noun referring to tomatoes.
Les tomates sont délicieuses en salade.
Tomatoes are delicious in salad.
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