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légumineuse (noun)

Legume; a plant in the pea family, such as beans or lentils.

💬 Example

"Les lentilles et les pois chiches sont des légumineuses riches en protéines."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'LEG' that is 'MINI' and 'LUMINOUS'. A 'Légumineuse' is a tiny (mini) power plant for your legs!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Le légumineuse → La légumineuse

Confusing it with 'légume' → Use 'légume' for vegetables in general.

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