French · Food & Drink
"Apple" in French: pomme
la pomme
Apple in French is la pomme, feminine : une pomme, des pommes. At the market you ask for des pommes by the kilo. Pomme de terre is potato, not the fruit.
At a market stall
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How to pronounce pomme
Say it
lah POM
/pɔm/
POM, with a clear o like in "pot". The final e is silent. Une pomme links lightly: ün-POM.
"Apple" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pomme | the apple The fruit, feminine. | The fruit, feminine. |
| une pomme | an apple Ordering or counting one. | Ordering or counting one. |
| des pommes | apples Buying several. | Buying several. |
| compote de pommes | apple sauce Dessert or kids’ snack. | Dessert or kids’ snack. |
How to use pomme in real life
- 1At a market stall
Je prends un kilo de pommes, s'il te plaît.
I'll take a kilo of apples, please.
Des pommes by weight is normal.
- 2Packing a snack
Tu veux une pomme pour le train ?
Do you want an apple for the train?
Une pomme as a simple snack.
- 3Cooking at home
Je coupe la pomme en petits morceaux.
I'm cutting the apple into small pieces.
La pomme when you mean that one.
Mistakes English speakers make with pomme
Incorrect: Je mange un pomme.
Correct: Je mange une pomme.
Pomme is feminine, so use une, not un.
Incorrect: Donne-moi la pomme de terre rouge.
Correct: Donne-moi la pomme rouge.
Pomme de terre is potato. For the fruit, say la pomme.
Good to know
Pommes show up in French desserts from tarte Tatin to simple baked apples. In shops, varieties are labeled clearly, and asking for une pomme bio is common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing fruit at a small market
ChatPal
Ces pommes ont l'air croquantes.
These apples look crunchy.
You
Oui. Je prends quatre pommes pour la semaine.
Yes. I'll take four apples for the week.
ChatPal
Tu les aimes plutôt sucrées ou acidulées ?
Do you like them sweeter or a bit tart?
You
Sucrées. Une pomme douce après le déjeuner, c'est parfait.
Sweet. A mild apple after lunch is perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Apple" in French
Is pomme masculine or feminine?
Feminine: une pomme, la pomme, des pommes.
How do I say apple juice?
Du jus de pomme.
Does pomme de terre mean apple?
No. Pomme de terre means potato.
How do you pronounce pomme?
Like POM, with a silent final e.
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