wild plum

• Fruitier sauvage du genre Prunus, donnant de petites prunes acidulées souvent utilisées pour les confitures et conserves.

A type of fruit tree (genus Prunus) that grows in the wild, producing small, tart plums often used in jams, jellies, and preserves.

1. Wild plum fruitB1formal

   The fruit of a wild plum tree, typically smaller and more tart than cultivated plums.

   prune sauvage

   • We picked wild plums from the tree near the river.
   • The jam made from wild plums has a unique tangy flavor.
   • Wild plums are often used in traditional recipes.

2. Wild plum treeB1formal

   A tree that produces wild plums, often found in hedgerows and woodlands.

   prunier sauvage

   • The wild plum tree blossoms in early spring.
   • Birds love to nest in the branches of the wild plum.
   • The wild plum is a common sight in the countryside.