French is a language rich with words for fruits. Some of these fruits are so common that they’re used in many different countries, but others are used almost exclusively in France.
This blog will explore some of the more unique French fruits you may not have heard of!
D is for Délicieux!
Délicieux is French for delicious, and the fruit it describes are just that. The first one on our list is the durian.
The durian is a tropical fruit that looks like an egg covered with spikes. It has a creamy texture and a flavor reminiscent of bananas or custard with a hint of caramel thrown in. You might think this sounds pretty good… until you try it! Durians have been banned from public transportation, hotels, and even airplanes because of their strong odor. And if you’ve ever heard someone describe the smell as “rotting flesh,” you’ll know why!
Next up is the dragon fruit (also known as pitaya). Although it’s sometimes called an exotic fruit, this red-colored fruit actually grows naturally in Mexico and other parts of South America. The dragon fruit has a sweet flavor—you might even think it tastes like strawberries! But don’t let its innocent appearance fool you: This little guy packs some serious nutritional punch! It contains vitamin C, potassium, iron and fiber—all things your body will thank you for after eating one (or two… or three…)
The following is a list of fruits and vegetables in French, along with their pronunciation.
Dates: Les dattes
Figs: Les figues
Grapes: Les raisins
Mangoes: Les mangues
Pears: Les poires
Persimmons: Les kakis
Plums: Les prunes
Duc de Bourgogne – Red Currant
Durian – Durian
Dragon Fruit – Pitahaya
Drupe – Stone Fruit
Durian – Durian
Délicieux Kiwi
Délicieux Mangue
Délicieux Papaye
Délicieux Pomme
Délicieux Abricot
1. Dattes: Dates
2. Datura: Datura
3. Daucus: Carrot
4. Drogue: Herbs
The French word for “fruit” is “fruits.” You pronounce it “fruh-ee.”
There are many different kinds of French fruits and vegetables. Here is a list of some common tropical fruits in French:
Ananas (pineapple) – Ananass
Banane (banana) – Banane
Fraise (strawberry) – Framboise
Grenade (pomegranate) – Grenade
Kiwi (kiwi fruit) – Kiwi
Mangue (mango) – Mangue
If you’re looking for a fruit in French, the best place to start is with a list of the most common tropical fruits in French. These are some of the most common fruits that will help you get started.
1. Papaye (papaya)
2. Ananas (pineapple)
3. Banane (banana)
4. Mangue (mango)
5. Guarana (guava)
The French have a reputation for being a nation of gastronomes. The French are known to turn food into an art form, something that they don’t just eat but savor and enjoy.
One thing that is important to know about the French is that they love their fruits and vegetables. They love to eat them raw or cooked, in soups and salads or as side dishes with their main course meals. They also love to cook with fruit, making jams, jellies and preserves out of them as well as using them to make desserts like crepes or tarts.
The most common fruits in France are apples, oranges, pears and bananas. However, there are many other varieties which can be found growing in their gardens or at local farmers’ markets throughout the year including grapes (both red and green), kiwi fruit (called “kiwifruit” in France), mangoes (also known as “mangue” in French), strawberries (known as fraises des bois), peaches (called “pêches”), plums (called prunes), nectarines (called mirabelles)
The French language has a long history of borrowing words from other languages. Plants and animals have their own names in French, and it’s not always easy to find them all.
Here’s a list of common fruits that you might be looking for:
Apple – Pomme
Peach – Pêche (or poire)
Pear – Poire (or pomme)
Banana – Banane or bananier or banane plante (banana plant)
Grape – Raisin or cassis (cassis berry)
Orange – Orange
Lemon – Citron
The following list includes the most common fruits in French. If a word has an accent mark, you need to pronounce it as such.