raspberry

• Petit fruit rouge ou noir, mou et comestible, qui pousse sur des arbustes épineux, ou bruit grossier de moquerie produit en soufflant de l'air entre les lèvres.

A noun referring to a small, soft, red or black edible fruit that grows on woody brambles, or a derisive sound made by blowing through the lips.

1. A1formalculinary

   A small, soft, red or black edible fruit that grows on woody brambles, typically rounder and smaller than blackberries, and separates from its core when picked.

   Framboise

   • She picked fresh raspberries from the garden.
   • Raspberry jam is a popular breakfast spread.
   • The dessert was topped with a handful of raspberries.

   Synonymesrasp

2. B1formal

   A woody bramble plant that bears raspberries, often with thorny stems.

   Framboisier

   • The raspberry bushes need to be pruned in the winter.
   • Raspberry plants thrive in well-drained soil.
   • He planted several raspberry canes along the fence.

   Synonymesraspberry bush

3. Disapproving soundB2informal

   A rude or derisive noise made by blowing through the lips, often to express contempt or displeasure.

   Bruit de dérision

   • The audience gave the speaker a loud raspberry.
   • He blew a raspberry to show his disagreement.
   • The child made a raspberry at his brother.

   Synonymesbronx cheerrazz