Les marrons,
The chestnuts,
Language note: 'Marrons' can refer to real chestnut fruit or the playful acts involving them.
Culture note: Chestnuts are symbolically tied to French autumn and playful traditions.
Context: The example continues with another type of mischief.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Les
[lay]
The
Used to point to something specific.
Les arbres sont verts.
The trees are green.
marrons
[mah-rohns]
chestnuts
Edible nuts produced by chestnut trees.
Des marrons chauds pour l'hiver.
Hot chestnuts for the winter.
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