What does safran in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word safran in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use safran in French.

The word safran in French means saffron, saffron, rudder blade, saffron, saffron-yellow. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word safran

saffron

nom masculin (épice) (spice)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'aime toujours mettre du safran dans mes plats.
I always like to put saffron in my cooking.

saffron

nom masculin (plante : crocus) (crocus)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les pistils des safrans se récoltent à l'automne.
Saffron pistils are harvested in the autumn.

rudder blade

nom masculin (partie de gouvernail) (on a boat)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le safran est la partie du gouvernail plongée dans l'eau.
The rudder blade is the part of the rudder that is underwater.

saffron, saffron-yellow

adjectif invariable (de couleur jaune orangée) (colour)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mon oncle a acheté une jolie chemise safran.
My uncle bought a nice saffron (or: saffron-yellow) shirt.

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