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B1 noun 11 min de leitura

mûre

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas mûre em 30 segundos

Explicação mûre in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'la mûre' as a simple vocabulary word for a fruit. It is a feminine noun, so you say 'une mûre' or 'la mûre'. You can use it in very basic sentences like 'J'aime les mûres' (I like blackberries) or 'La mûre est noire' (The blackberry is black). You might see it in a picture book or at a fruit market. It is important to remember the little hat (circumflex accent) on the 'û'. This level focuses on identifying the fruit and using it with basic verbs like 'manger' (to eat) or 'aimer' (to like). You don't need to worry about the complex botanical differences yet, just that it is a dark berry that grows in summer. You should also learn that it is pluralized by adding an 's': 'des mûres'. Practice saying 'une mûre' to get the French 'u' sound right, which is made by rounding your lips as if to say 'oo' but saying 'ee' instead.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'mûre' in more descriptive sentences and everyday situations. You might talk about going to the market to buy 'un panier de mûres' (a basket of blackberries). You can describe the taste using adjectives like 'sucré' (sweet) or 'acide' (sour/tart). You will also encounter 'mûre' in the context of flavors, such as 'un yaourt à la mûre' (a blackberry yogurt). At this level, it is useful to learn the verb 'cueillir' (to pick), as in 'Nous cueillons des mûres dans le jardin.' You should also be aware of the difference between the noun 'la mûre' and the adjective 'mûr' (ripe), although the feminine adjective 'mûre' looks the same. For example, 'La mûre est mûre' means 'The blackberry is ripe.' You can also start using it in the past tense: 'J'ai mangé des mûres hier.' Focus on using the correct articles and making sure any adjectives agree with this feminine noun.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'mûre' in more varied contexts, such as discussing childhood memories, recipes, or nature walks. You can describe the process of making 'de la confiture de mûres' (blackberry jam) and use related vocabulary like 'le sucre' (sugar) or 'un pot' (a jar). You should understand the word in the context of the environment, knowing that they grow on 'des ronces' (brambles). This is also where you might encounter the word in more idiomatic or regional contexts. You can discuss the stains they leave: 'Les mûres tachent les doigts' (Blackberries stain fingers). You should be comfortable using 'mûre' in complex sentences with relative pronouns, like 'Les mûres que nous avons ramassées étaient délicieuses' (The blackberries that we gathered were delicious). You also begin to see 'mûre' used as a color adjective, noting that it remains invariable: 'Elle porte une robe mûre' (She is wearing a blackberry-colored dress).

At the B2 level, you should be able to discuss the nuances of 'mûre' in French gastronomy and culture. This includes knowing about 'la crème de mûre', an essential ingredient in the 'Kir' cocktail, and how it differs from 'crème de cassis'. You can use the word in debates about environmental issues, such as the preservation of hedgerows where wild 'mûres' grow. You should understand the historical and literary significance of the fruit in French culture, perhaps encountering it in poems or novels describing the French countryside. Your vocabulary should expand to include terms like 'le mûrier' (mulberry tree) and the distinction between 'mûre de ronce' and 'mûre de mûrier'. You can also use the word in more abstract ways or in figurative language. For example, discussing the 'maturité' (maturity) of a project using the related adjective. You should have no trouble with the spelling and the circumflex, even in rapid writing.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'mûre' should be sophisticated and precise. You can use it in botanical discussions, distinguishing between the various species of the Rubus genus found in France. In a professional culinary context, you might discuss the 'profil aromatique' (aromatic profile) of the 'mûre sauvage' versus cultivated varieties. You should be able to appreciate and use the word in high-level literature, where 'mûre' might be used for its sensory associations—the dark color, the thorns of the bush, or the fleeting nature of summer. You can handle complex grammatical structures involving the word, such as 'S'en être allé cueillir des mûres'. You should also be aware of the 1990 spelling reforms which suggest that the circumflex could be removed from 'u' in some cases, but you will also know why many writers choose to keep it on 'mûre' to maintain the distinction from 'mur' (wall). Your understanding of the word is now deeply cultural, linked to the 'terroir' and French heritage.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of the word 'mûre' and its place in the French language. You can use it in puns, wordplay, and complex metaphors. You understand the subtle differences in regional pronunciations or traditional names for the fruit in various French dialects (like 'mûron' in some areas). You can write evocative prose or poetry where the 'mûre' serves as a symbol of late summer, the transition to autumn, or the bitterness and sweetness of life. You are familiar with the 'mûre' in historical texts, perhaps in ancient recipes or herbalist manuals. You can lead a discussion on the economic impact of 'petits fruits' in French agriculture or the chemistry of the anthocyanins that give the 'mûre' its color. For you, 'mûre' is not just a word for a fruit, but a rich node in a web of linguistic, culinary, and historical associations that you can navigate with ease and elegance.

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mûre em 30 segundos

The French word 'mûre' means blackberry, a dark fruit from the bramble bush, harvested in late summer.
It is a feminine noun (la mûre) and must be spelled with a circumflex accent on the 'u'.
Used extensively in French cooking for jams, tarts, and liqueurs like crème de mûre.
Easily confused with 'mur' (wall) or the adjective 'mûr' (ripe), requiring careful spelling and context.

The French word mûre primarily refers to the blackberry, the dark, juicy fruit of the bramble bush (known as la ronce in French). This term is deeply embedded in the French culinary and natural landscape, evoking images of late summer walks in the countryside where wild bushes overflow with these staining, sweet-tart berries. While in English we use the single word 'blackberry,' the French 'mûre' covers both the wild variety found in hedgerows and the cultivated varieties found in gardens and markets. It is a feminine noun, so you will always see it preceded by feminine articles like la, une, or des.

Botanical Classification: The blackberry belongs to the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family. In France, the mûre sauvage is highly prized for its intense flavor compared to the larger, more watery mûre de culture.
Seasonal Context: Picking blackberries, or la cueillette des mûres, is a quintessential August and September activity in rural France. It is often a family event involving buckets, long sleeves to avoid thorns, and purple-stained fingers.

Beyond the literal fruit of the bramble, the word mûre is also used for the fruit of the mulberry tree (le mûrier). Although botanically different, they share the same name in common parlance, though 'mûre de ronce' specifically identifies the blackberry and 'mûre de mûrier' identifies the mulberry. The distinction is rarely made unless clarity is essential, as the context of the plant usually dictates the meaning. In modern French society, 'mûre' is a staple in jams, tarts, and the famous 'crème de mûre' used in cocktails like the Kir.

Nous avons ramassé un plein panier de mûres sauvages le long du chemin.

The word is also used metaphorically in some regional dialects, though its primary function remains culinary and botanical. It is important to distinguish the noun la mûre from the adjective mûr/mûre (meaning ripe). While they are homophones and share the same circumflex accent, the noun is always a fruit, while the adjective describes the state of any fruit or even the maturity of a person. For example, 'une mûre mûre' would mean 'a ripe blackberry.' This linguistic overlap emphasizes the intrinsic link between the fruit and the concept of ripeness, as blackberries are only palatable when fully mature.

Culinary Usage: Blackberries are used in confitures (jams), sirops (syrups), and pâtisseries. The 'mûre-framboise' (blackberry-raspberry) combination is a classic flavor profile in French yogurt and candy.

Ma grand-mère prépare la meilleure gelée de mûre du village.

Using mûre correctly involves understanding its role as a count noun and its relationship with the plants it grows on. Since it is a feminine noun, all accompanying adjectives and articles must agree in gender. When referring to the fruit in a general sense, such as in a recipe, the plural mûres is more common. However, when discussing the flavor or the specific type of fruit, the singular may be used as a modifier.

As a Direct Object: When you are eating or picking them: 'J'aime manger des mûres fraîches au petit-déjeuner.' (I love eating fresh blackberries for breakfast.)
As a Flavor Modifier: In French, flavor is often expressed with 'à la': 'Un sorbet à la mûre' (A blackberry sorbet). Note that in this context, 'mûre' usually stays singular as it refers to the essence or flavor.

Constructing sentences with mûre often requires verbs related to gathering or cooking. Common verbs include cueillir (to pick), ramasser (to gather/pick up), laver (to wash), and cuisiner (to cook). Because blackberries grow on thorny bushes (les ronces), sentences often include references to the difficulty of the task, such as getting scratched or stained.

Fais attention aux épines quand tu cueilles les mûres !

In more complex sentences, mûre can be part of a compound noun or a descriptive phrase. For instance, 'le jus de mûre' (blackberry juice) or 'une tache de mûre' (a blackberry stain). Because blackberry juice is notoriously difficult to remove from clothing, the 'tache de mûre' is a common subject in French household tips and laundry discussions. When describing the color of an object that resembles the deep purple of the berry, one might use 'mûre' as a color adjective, which in this specific case remains invariable: 'des rideaux mûre' (blackberry-colored curtains).

Quantities: Use 'beaucoup de', 'un kilo de', or 'une poignée de': 'Il a ramassé une poignée de mûres pour son dessert.' (He picked a handful of blackberries for his dessert.)

Le pâtissier décore son gâteau avec quelques mûres bien noires.

You are most likely to encounter the word mûre in three specific environments in France: the open-air market (le marché), the kitchen/restaurant, and the rural countryside. At a market, vendors will shout about their 'belles mûres' or 'mûres de jardin.' In restaurants, especially during the autumn season, you will see 'mûre' appearing on dessert menus in crumbles, tarts, or as a garnish for game meats like venison, where the acidity of the berry cuts through the richness of the meat.

At the Market: 'Elles sont sucrées, mes mûres !' - A common cry from a fruit seller. You might also ask: 'Est-ce que les mûres sont locales ?' (Are the blackberries local?)
In Gastronomy: Chefs often talk about 'l'acidité de la mûre'. You will hear it in 'sirop de mûre' used for flavoring 'diabolos' (soda with syrup) or in 'infusions à la mûre' (blackberry herbal teas).

In rural France, the word is part of the seasonal vocabulary. Locals will discuss the 'année à mûres' (a good year for blackberries) based on the rainfall and sun. You might hear neighbors telling each other where the best coins à mûres (blackberry spots) are, though these locations are often kept secret to ensure a private harvest. Children are frequently warned: 'Ne mange pas les mûres qui sont près du sol !' (Don't eat the blackberries near the ground!), a common piece of advice to avoid berries that might have been soiled by animals.

On a trouvé un super coin à mûres derrière l'ancienne grange.

In literature and media, mûre is often used to create a pastoral atmosphere. Nature documentaries will describe birds or bears feeding on mûres. In children's books, characters like 'Martine' or 'Le Petit Nicolas' might go on adventures to gather mûres. It is a word associated with nostalgia, summer holidays (les vacances d'été), and the simple pleasures of the French terroir. Furthermore, in the cosmetics industry, you will hear 'mûre' used to describe scents or lip colors, emphasizing the berry's deep, alluring pigment.

In the Supermarket: You will see labels like 'Yaourt à la mûre' or 'Thé noir à la mûre'. The word is ubiquitous in the dairy and beverage aisles.

Je prends un kir à la mûre s'il vous plaît.

The most frequent mistake learners make with mûre is confusing it with its homophones and near-homophones. French has several words that sound exactly like or very similar to mûre, and getting the spelling or the context wrong can lead to confusion. The three main culprits are mur (wall), mûr (ripe, masculine adjective), and mure (a form of the verb murer, meaning to wall in).

Mûre vs. Mur: 'Un mur' (a wall) has no circumflex and is masculine. 'Une mûre' (a blackberry) has a circumflex and is feminine. Example: 'Il y a des mûres qui poussent sur le mur.' (There are blackberries growing on the wall.)
Mûre (Noun) vs. Mûre (Adjective): While they look identical, the noun mûre refers to the fruit. The adjective mûre is the feminine form of mûr (ripe). You use the adjective for any feminine fruit: 'Cette poire est mûre' (This pear is ripe).

Another common error is gender. Many learners assume that because 'fruit' is masculine in French (le fruit), individual fruits might also be masculine. However, mûre is strictly feminine. Using 'un mûre' is a tell-tale sign of a non-native speaker. This affects everything in the sentence: 'La mûre est noire' (The blackberry is black) vs the incorrect 'Le mûre est noir'.

Attention : on écrit mûre avec un accent circonflexe pour le fruit, mais 'mur' sans accent pour la paroi de la maison.

Lastly, learners sometimes struggle with the pluralization of color adjectives derived from fruits. If you want to say 'blackberry-colored cars,' you should say 'des voitures mûre'. Because mûre is a noun used as a color, it remains invariable. Adding an 's' to the color in this context is a common grammatical slip. Furthermore, when describing the plant, ensure you use ronce for the thorny bush and mûrier for the tree; calling a bramble bush 'un arbre de mûres' is semantically incorrect in French.

Pronunciation Error: Don't pronounce the 'e' at the end of mûre. The word should end on the 'r' sound /myʁ/. If you pronounce the 'e', it sounds like you are adding a syllable that doesn't exist in standard French.

J'ai acheté une tarte aux mûres (correct) vs J'ai acheté une tarte aux murs (incorrect - you bought a tart of walls!).

When discussing mûres, it is helpful to know the names of other small fruits (petits fruits or baies) that often appear in the same contexts, such as jams, desserts, or forest foraging. Understanding the nuances between these berries will help you be more precise in your French descriptions.

Framboise (Raspberry): The raspberry is the closest relative to the blackberry. While the mûre is dark and robust, the framboise is red, hollow, and more delicate. They are often paired together in 'fruits rouges' mixes.
Myrtille (Blueberry/Bilberry): Blueberries are smaller and rounder than blackberries. In France, myrtilles sauvages (wild bilberries) are common in mountainous regions like the Vosges or the Alps, whereas mûres are common in low-land hedgerows.
Cassis (Blackcurrant): Often confused with blackberry by learners because both are dark purple. However, cassis grows in clusters on a bush without thorns and has a much more pungent, tart flavor. It is the primary ingredient in 'Crème de Cassis'.

If you want to refer specifically to the fruit of the mulberry tree rather than the bramble blackberry, you might use the more technical term mûre de mûrier. Conversely, for the wild blackberry, mûre sauvage or mûre de ronce is used. In a culinary context, if you are looking for a substitute for blackberries in a recipe, you might use mûroise, which is a hybrid between a blackberry and a raspberry (similar to a loganberry or tayberry).

Pour cette recette, vous pouvez remplacer les mûres par des myrtilles si vous préférez un goût moins acide.

When describing the color, instead of 'couleur mûre', you could use pourpre foncé (dark purple), lie-de-vin (burgundy/wine-colored), or aubergine. However, 'mûre' remains the most evocative term for that specific dark, bluish-black hue found in nature. In botanical terms, the cluster of tiny drupelets that makes up a blackberry is called a polydrupe, though you would only hear this in a scientific context. For everyday use, 'mûre' is the undisputed king of the bramble.

Groseille (Currant): Usually refers to the red currant (groseille rouge). It is much smaller and more translucent than a blackberry, often used as a garnish for its bright color.

Le mélange de mûres et de framboises est parfait pour une confiture maison.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The circumflex accent in 'mûre' doesn't replace an 's' (like in 'hôpital' from 'hospital'), but was added by grammarians to distinguish it from the word 'mur' (wall).

Guia de pronúncia

UK /myʁ/

US /myr/

Single syllable, no word stress.

Rima com

mur pur sur azur futur obscur dur mûr

Erros comuns

Pronouncing 'u' like 'oo' (English 'moore').
Adding a schwa at the end (mu-ruh).
Confusing it with 'mur' (wall) by making the vowel too short.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 2/5

Easy to recognize, but the accent is important for distinguishing from 'mur'.

Escrita 3/5

The circumflex accent is often forgotten by learners.

Expressão oral 3/5

The French /y/ sound (u) is a classic challenge for English speakers.

Audição 2/5

Usually clear in context, but can be confused with 'mur' if spoken quickly.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

fruit noir manger petit bon

Aprenda a seguir

ronce cueillir confiture myrtille framboise

Avançado

anthocyane polydrupe mûrier terroir acidulé

Gramática essencial

The Circumflex Accent

mûre vs mur (distinguishes homophones)

Feminine Noun Agreement

La mûre est noire (not noir)

Noun as Color Adjective

Des chaussures mûre (invariable)

Partitive Articles with Food

Je veux de la mûre (essence) / des mûres (items)

Compound Nouns with 'à'

Tarte aux mûres (indicates content/flavor)

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Exemplos por nível

Je mange une mûre.

I am eating a blackberry.

Uses the feminine indefinite article 'une'.

La mûre est noire.

The blackberry is black.

The adjective 'noire' agrees with the feminine noun 'mûre'.

C'est une petite mûre.

It is a small blackberry.

'Petite' is the feminine form of small.

Tu aimes la mûre ?

Do you like the blackberry?

Simple question structure using 'tu'.

Il y a des mûres ici.

There are blackberries here.

Uses the plural partitive article 'des'.

Voici une mûre sauvage.

Here is a wild blackberry.

'Sauvage' is an adjective that follows the noun.

La mûre est un fruit.

The blackberry is a fruit.

Basic identification sentence.

J'ai trois mûres.

I have three blackberries.

Plural noun with a number.

Nous cueillons des mûres dans le jardin.

We are picking blackberries in the garden.

Uses the verb 'cueillir' in the present tense.

Voulez-vous un yaourt à la mûre ?

Would you like a blackberry yogurt?

'À la' indicates the flavor.

Cette mûre est très sucrée.

This blackberry is very sweet.

Uses the demonstrative adjective 'cette'.

Ma mère fait une tarte aux mûres.

My mother is making a blackberry tart.

'Aux' is the contraction of 'à les'.

Les mûres poussent sur les ronces.

Blackberries grow on brambles.

General statement in the plural.

J'ai les mains rouges à cause des mûres.

My hands are red because of the blackberries.

Expressing cause with 'à cause de'.

Regarde cette grosse mûre noire !

Look at this big black blackberry!

Multiple adjectives modifying the noun.

Elle ne mange pas de mûres.

She doesn't eat blackberries.

Negative construction 'ne... pas de'.

On a ramassé deux kilos de mûres pour faire de la confiture.

We gathered two kilos of blackberries to make jam.

Using 'pour' to express purpose.

Fais attention, le jus de mûre tache beaucoup.

Be careful, blackberry juice stains a lot.

The verb 'tacher' used intransitively.

C'est la saison des mûres, profitons-en pour aller en forêt.

It's blackberry season, let's take the opportunity to go to the forest.

Uses the pronoun 'en' to refer to the season.

J'ai trouvé un petit ver dans ma mûre.

I found a little worm in my blackberry.

Preposition 'dans' for location.

Le sorbet à la mûre est mon dessert préféré en été.

Blackberry sorbet is my favorite dessert in summer.

Superlative context.

Les mûres sauvages ont souvent plus de goût que celles du magasin.

Wild blackberries often have more taste than those from the store.

Comparative structure with 'plus de... que'.

Il s'est piqué le doigt en voulant attraper une mûre.

He pricked his finger while trying to catch a blackberry.

Gerund 'en voulant' expressing simultaneous action.

Est-ce que tu préfères la mûre ou la framboise ?

Do you prefer blackberry or raspberry?

Choice between two feminine nouns.

La récolte des mûres a été précoce cette année à cause de la chaleur.

The blackberry harvest was early this year because of the heat.

Abstract noun 'récolte' used with 'mûres'.

Le mélange de chèvre frais et de mûres est surprenant mais délicieux.

The mixture of fresh goat cheese and blackberries is surprising but delicious.

Complex subject with 'mélange de'.

Elle a préparé un coulis de mûres pour accompagner le gâteau au chocolat.

She prepared a blackberry coulis to accompany the chocolate cake.

'Coulis' is a specific culinary term.

Les ronces chargées de mûres bordaient l'étroit sentier de randonnée.

The brambles laden with blackberries lined the narrow hiking trail.

Past participle 'chargées' used as an adjective.

Il est rare de trouver des mûres de mûrier sur les marchés parisiens.

It is rare to find mulberries in Parisian markets.

Distinguishing the fruit by its source tree.

La teinte mûre de ce vin suggère une belle maturité des raisins.

The blackberry hue of this wine suggests a good ripeness of the grapes.

'Mûre' used here as a color descriptor.

Bien que les mûres soient délicieuses, leurs épines sont redoutables.

Although blackberries are delicious, their thorns are formidable.

Subjunctive mood after 'bien que'.

On peut utiliser les feuilles de mûrier sauvage en infusion.

One can use wild blackberry leaves in an infusion.

Focusing on other parts of the plant.

L'amertume légère de la mûre équilibre parfaitement la douceur de la meringue.

The slight bitterness of the blackberry perfectly balances the sweetness of the meringue.

Discussing flavor balance.

La cueillette des mûres est un rite de passage pour de nombreux enfants à la campagne.

Picking blackberries is a rite of passage for many children in the countryside.

Metaphorical use of 'rite de passage'.

L'extraction du pigment de la mûre était autrefois utilisée pour teindre les tissus.

Extracting the pigment from blackberries was formerly used to dye fabrics.

Passive voice 'était utilisée'.

Sous le poids des mûres mûrissantes, les branches s'affaissaient vers le sol humide.

Under the weight of the ripening blackberries, the branches sagged toward the damp ground.

Present participle 'mûrissantes'.

Il existe une multitude de variétés de mûres, chacune ayant ses propres spécificités gustatives.

There exists a multitude of blackberry varieties, each having its own taste specificities.

Complex sentence with an absolute construction.

Le poète compare la noirceur de la mûre à celle d'une nuit sans lune.

The poet compares the blackness of the blackberry to that of a moonless night.

Literary comparison.

Malgré les écorchures, la satisfaction de rapporter un seau de mûres est immense.

Despite the scratches, the satisfaction of bringing back a bucket of blackberries is immense.

Prepositional phrase 'malgré les'.

La mûre de culture, bien que plus volumineuse, manque souvent de la complexité de sa cousine sauvage.

The cultivated blackberry, although larger, often lacks the complexity of its wild cousin.

Concessive clause with 'bien que'.

L'anthocyane, responsable de la robe sombre de la mûre, possède des vertus antioxydantes reconnues.

Anthocyanin, responsible for the dark coat of the blackberry, possesses recognized antioxidant virtues.

Technical scientific vocabulary.

Au détour d'un chemin creux, l'opulence des mûres sauvages semblait une invitation à la gourmandise.

At the bend of a sunken path, the opulence of the wild blackberries seemed an invitation to gluttony.

Highly descriptive, literary style.

La mûre, par son cycle de vie, symbolise l'apogée éphémère de la saison estivale.

The blackberry, through its life cycle, symbolizes the ephemeral peak of the summer season.

Philosophical/symbolic usage.

On ne saurait ignorer l'importance de la mûre dans le folklore rural et ses superstitions associées.

One cannot ignore the importance of the blackberry in rural folklore and its associated superstitions.

Sustained register with 'on ne saurait'.

Le raffinement d'un kir à la mûre réside dans l'équilibre entre la vivacité du vin blanc et l'onctuosité de la liqueur.

The refinement of a blackberry kir lies in the balance between the liveliness of the white wine and the smoothness of the liqueur.

Sophisticated culinary description.

L'entrelacs des ronces et des mûres formait une barrière quasi infranchissable autour du vieux manoir.

The intertwining of brambles and blackberries formed an almost impassable barrier around the old manor.

Use of 'entrelacs' and 'infranchissable'.

La saveur de la mûre, à la fois terreuse et acidulée, évoque les sous-bois après la pluie.

The flavor of the blackberry, both earthy and tangy, evokes the undergrowth after the rain.

Sensory adjectives 'terreuse' and 'acidulée'.

Les mûres, perles noires de la haie, scintillaient sous la rosée matinale comme des joyaux oubliés.

The blackberries, black pearls of the hedge, sparkled under the morning dew like forgotten jewels.

Extended metaphor and poetic imagery.

Colocações comuns

mûre sauvage

confiture de mûre

sirop de mûre

cueillette des mûres

tarte aux mûres

jus de mûre

crème de mûre

tache de mûre

mûre bien noire

coin à mûres

Frases Comuns

Aller aux mûres

— To go blackberry picking. This is a common seasonal excursion.

On va aux mûres ce week-end ?

Une couleur mûre

— A deep purple color. Used in fashion and interior design.

Elle a choisi un rouge à lèvres couleur mûre.

Plein de mûres

— Full of blackberries. Used to describe a bush or a basket.

Le seau est plein de mûres.

Saison des mûres

— The time of year when blackberries are ripe (late summer).

La saison des mûres est courte.

Mûre à point

— Perfectly ripe. This uses the adjective form but is often applied to the fruit.

Cette mûre est mûre à point.

Vrai goût de mûre

— Authentic blackberry flavor. Used to praise high-quality food.

Ce yaourt a un vrai goût de mûre.

Gelée de mûre

— Blackberry jelly (without the seeds).

La gelée de mûre est plus fine que la confiture.

Mûre de culture

— Farmed blackberries, usually larger and less thorny.

Les mûres de culture sont plus faciles à cueillir.

Panier de mûres

— A basket of blackberries.

Il a rapporté un panier de mûres.

Éclat de mûre

— A burst of blackberry flavor or color.

Ce dessert offre un éclat de mûre en bouche.

Frequentemente confundido com

mûre vs mur

Means 'wall'. Masculine, no accent. 'Le mur est gris'.

mûre vs mûr

Adjective meaning 'ripe' (masculine). 'Le fruit est mûr'.

mûre vs mure

Verb form of 'murer' (to wall in). 'Il mure la fenêtre'.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Être mûr pour quelque chose"

— To be ready for something. While this uses the adjective, it's the most common idiom related to the word sound.

Il est mûr pour le mariage.

Informal

"Tomber comme une mûre"

— To fall heavily or easily, like a very ripe fruit. Less common than 'tomber comme une masse'.

Il est tombé comme une mûre.

Informal

"Compter les mûres sur la ronce"

— To count your chickens before they hatch (regional/rare).

Ne compte pas les mûres sur la ronce.

Rare

"Noir comme une mûre"

— As black as a blackberry. Used to describe very dark eyes or hair.

Elle a des yeux noirs comme une mûre.

Literary

"Laisser mûrir"

— To let something develop or mature. Related to the adjective/verb.

Il faut laisser mûrir ce projet.

Neutral

"Une mûre réflexion"

— A mature/deep reflection. (Adjective usage).

Après une mûre réflexion, j'accepte.

Formal

"Se frotter aux ronces pour une mûre"

— To take risks for a small reward.

Il se frotte aux ronces pour une mûre.

Proverbial

"Mûre comme un muret"

— A wordplay idiom (rare) meaning someone is as 'ripe' (drunk) as a small wall.

Il était mûre comme un muret.

Slang

"Sucré comme une mûre d'août"

— Extremely sweet and pleasant.

Ce baiser était sucré comme une mûre d'août.

Poetic

"Cueillir la mûre sans se piquer"

— To get the benefit without the trouble.

Il veut cueillir la mûre sans se piquer.

Metaphorical

Fácil de confundir

mûre vs Myrtille

Both are small, dark berries.

Myrtilles are smaller, rounder, and grow on low shrubs without thorns, while mûres grow on thorny brambles.

La myrtille est bleue, la mûre est noire.

mûre vs Cassis

Both are dark purple and used in liqueurs.

Cassis grows in clusters and has a very strong, tart smell/taste compared to the sweeter blackberry.

Le cassis est plus acide que la mûre.

mûre vs Mûrier

Sounds like the fruit.

The mûrier is the tree that produces mulberries, while the ronce produces blackberries.

Le mûrier donne des mûres allongées.

mûre vs Framboise

Similar shape and plant structure.

Framboises are red and hollow; mûres are black and have a core.

La framboise est plus fragile que la mûre.

mûre vs Groseille

Another common summer berry.

Groseilles are small, translucent red or white berries growing in clusters.

La groseille est très acide.

Padrões de frases

C'est une [fruit].

C'est une mûre.

J'aime manger des [fruit]s.

J'aime manger des mûres.

Il y a des [fruit]s sur le [bush].

Il y a des mûres sur les ronces.

C'est la saison des [fruit]s.

C'est la saison des mûres.

Une tarte faite avec des [fruit]s.

Une tarte faite avec des mûres.

La cueillette des [fruit]s est [adjective].

La cueillette des mûres est relaxante.

L'éclat [adjective] de la [fruit].

L'éclat sombre de la mûre.

Rien n'égale le goût de la [fruit] [adjective].

Rien n'égale le goût de la mûre sauvage.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

mûrier (mulberry tree)

mûrissement (ripening)

maturité (maturity)

ronce (bramble)

Verbos

mûrir (to ripen/mature)

emmurer (to wall in - related to 'mur')

Adjetivos

mûr (ripe - masc)

mûre (ripe - fem)

prématuré (premature)

Relacionado

baie

framboise

cueillette

confiture

sirop

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Como usar

frequency

Common in summer and in culinary contexts year-round.

Erros comuns

Un mûre → Une mûre
The word is feminine. Always use 'une' or 'la'.
J'ai mangé un mur → J'ai mangé une mûre
Without the accent and gender change, you are saying you ate a wall.
Des mûres mûrs → Des mûres mûres
The adjective 'ripe' must agree with the feminine plural noun.
Des robes mûres → Des robes mûre
When 'mûre' is used as a color adjective derived from a noun, it is invariable.
Cueuillir → Cueillir
Common spelling mistake for the verb 'to pick'.

Dicas

Gender Memory

Think of 'la mûre' as a lady in a purple dress to remember it is feminine.

The Hat Rule

The fruit wears a hat (^) to stay cool in the summer sun. The wall (mur) doesn't need one.

Brambles vs Trees

Remember: Ronce = Thorns (Blackberry), Mûrier = Tree (Mulberry).

Jam Secret

Add a few blackberries to your apple jam to give it a beautiful pink/purple hue and a deeper flavor.

The Kir

If you want to sound sophisticated in a French bar, try ordering a 'Kir à la mûre' instead of the standard cassis.

The French U

To master the 'u' in mûre, whistle first, then try to say the word without moving your lips.

Picking Strategy

Always wear long sleeves when picking wild mûres; the ronces are very protective of their fruit!

Color Adjective

When using 'mûre' as a color, don't add an 's' for plural nouns: 'des rubans mûre'.

Wash Your Berries

Wild berries can have tiny insects; soak them in water with a little vinegar to clean them thoroughly.

Silk Link

The 'mûrier' (mulberry) is famous in France because its leaves are the only food for silkworms, central to Lyon's history.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of a 'Mure' (blackberry) growing on a 'Mur' (wall). The blackberry wears a little hat (the circumflex accent) because it's fancy and sweet!

Associação visual

Imagine a dark purple blackberry sitting on top of a stone wall. The berry has a tiny triangular hat (^) on its head.

Word Web

Fruit Noir Épines Été Confiture Sucré Ronce Tache

Desafio

Try to write three sentences: one about picking a mûre, one about eating a mûre, and one about a mûre stain on your shirt.

Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'morum', which referred to the fruit of the mulberry tree. Over time, it was applied to the blackberry due to the physical similarity of the fruits.

Significado original: Mulberry fruit.

Romance (Latin)

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities, but be careful when picking wild berries near roads due to pollution.

In the UK and US, blackberry picking is also common, but the French 'mûre' specifically encompasses both blackberries and mulberries, which can sometimes confuse English speakers who distinguish them more strictly.

Le temps des mûres (a common literary trope for late summer) Crème de mûre (essential cocktail ingredient) Martine fait la cuisine (classic children's book featuring berry picking)

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Cooking

Faire cuire les mûres
Ajouter du sucre
Passer au tamis
Laisser refroidir

Nature Walk

Chercher des mûres
Faire attention aux épines
Remplir le panier
Mûres sauvages

At the Market

Un barquette de mûres
Sont-elles sucrées ?
Le prix des mûres
Elles sont bien mûres

Laundry

Tache de fruit rouge
Laver à froid
Utiliser du savon
Le jus ne part pas

Cocktails

Une dose de crème de mûre
Mélanger avec du champagne
Glace pilée
Décorer avec une mûre

Iniciadores de conversa

"Est-ce que tu aimes aller cueillir des mûres en été ?"

"Quelle est ta confiture préférée : mûre ou framboise ?"

"Sais-tu comment enlever une tache de mûre sur un vêtement blanc ?"

"As-tu déjà goûté à la crème de mûre dans un Kir ?"

"Est-ce qu'il y a beaucoup de mûres sauvages là où tu habites ?"

Temas para diário

Décrivez votre souvenir d'enfance préféré lié à la cueillette des fruits sauvages.

Inventez une recette originale utilisant des mûres et du chocolat.

Imaginez une promenade en forêt à la fin du mois d'août. Que voyez-vous ?

Pourquoi la mûre est-elle un fruit si spécial dans la culture française ?

Écrivez un court poème sur la couleur et la texture d'une mûre bien mûre.

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Le mot 'mûre' est toujours féminin. On dit 'une mûre' ou 'la mûre'. Même si on parle du fruit en général, on utilise le féminin : 'La mûre est un fruit délicieux'.

La 'mûre' peut désigner le fruit cultivé (plus gros, souvent sans épines sur le plant) alors que la 'mûre sauvage' pousse naturellement sur les ronces dans la nature et est généralement plus petite et plus parfumée.

On ajoute simplement un 's' : 'des mûres'. L'accent circonflexe reste présent au pluriel.

Cet accent sert principalement à distinguer le fruit 'mûre' du nom masculin 'mur' (la paroi). C'est une distinction orthographique importante en français.

Oui, elles sont comestibles, mais il est conseillé de les laver et d'éviter de cueillir celles qui sont trop près du sol ou des routes polluées.

C'est une liqueur sucrée faite à partir de mûres, utilisée pour faire des cocktails comme le Kir ou pour napper des desserts.

On utilise le mot 'ronce'. Si c'est l'arbre (mulberry), on dit 'mûrier'.

Oui, mais c'est alors un adjectif. 'Une pomme mûre' (a ripe apple). L'orthographe est la même pour le fruit et l'adjectif féminin.

C'est généralement entre la mi-août et la fin septembre, selon les régions et la météo.

Il est souvent conseillé d'utiliser du jus de citron ou du vinaigre blanc avant de laver le vêtement à l'eau froide.

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