Fruit in French
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In French, the word for fruit is fruit, pronounced /fʁɥi/. Interestingly, it's spelled the same as in English but pronounced differently. This term is used both in singular and plural forms, making it easy for English speakers to remember.
French Words for Fruit
While fruit is the most common and general term, there are other words and expressions related to fruit in French that are worth knowing:
- Les fruits - This is the plural form, used when referring to fruits in general.
- Un fruit - This means "a fruit" or "one fruit."
- Le fruit - This means "the fruit."
Here's a helpful table with these terms:
| English | French | Pronunciation (IPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | fruit | /fʁɥi/ |
| Fruits | les fruits | /le fʁɥi/ |
| A fruit | un fruit | /œ̃ fʁɥi/ |
| The fruit | le fruit | /lə fʁɥi/ |
Using "Fruit" in French Sentences
To help you better understand how to use fruit in French, here are some example sentences:
- 🍎 J'aime manger des fruits frais. (I like to eat fresh fruits.)
- Le fruit de ton travail est impressionnant. (The fruit of your labor is impressive.)
- 🍇 Ces fruits sont mûrs et délicieux. (These fruits are ripe and delicious.)
- Un fruit par jour éloigne le médecin. (An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Literally: A fruit a day keeps the doctor away.)
Remember that in French, unlike in English, you don't need to add an 's' to make fruit plural. The article or context will indicate whether it's singular or plural.
By learning these basic terms and usage examples, you'll be well on your way to discussing fruits in French like a native speaker! 🍓🍊🍌
