French Expression · Intermediate
blé noir
buckwheat
Pronunciation: /ble nwaʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "buckwheat".
Example
Peuh ! Une demi-louche de blé noir par jour et on n'en parle plus !
Asterix and the White Iris
Practice tips
- Practice blé noir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.