French · Food & Drink
"Avocado" in French: avocat
l'avocat
Avocado in French is l'avocat, masculine — same spelling as lawyer. Un avocat mûr means a ripe avocado. Guacamole stays guacamole.
Brunch
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How to pronounce avocat
Say it
lah-voh-KAH
/a.vɔ.ka/
Avocat (fruit): ah-voh-KAH. Same sounds as lawyer avocat.
"Avocado" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'avocat | the avocado Fruit. | Fruit. |
| un avocat | an avocado Counting. | Counting. |
| avocat écrasé | mashed avocado Toast / bowls. | Toast / bowls. |
| huile d'avocat | avocado oil Cooking / beauty. | Cooking / beauty. |
How to use avocat in real life
- 1Brunch
Je mets de l'avocat sur mon toast.
I'm putting avocado on my toast.
De l'avocat.
- 2Market
Cet avocat est encore trop dur.
This avocado is still too hard.
Cet avocat.
- 3Recipe
Coupe l'avocat en deux et retire le noyau.
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
L'avocat.
Mistakes English speakers make with avocat
Incorrect: Une avocat.
Correct: Un avocat.
The fruit avocat is masculine.
Incorrect: Un avocado s'il vous plaît.
Correct: Un avocat s'il vous plaît.
Use avocat, not English avocado.
Good to know
Yes, avocat means both avocado and lawyer — French jokes never tire of it. Context (toast vs tribunal) usually clears it up. Avocado toast is toast à l'avocat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making brunch
ChatPal
Il reste un avocat dans le frigo ?
Is there an avocado left in the fridge?
You
Oui, un avocat bien mûr.
Yes, a nice ripe avocado.
ChatPal
Parfait pour les toasts.
Perfect for the toasts.
You
J'ajoute un peu de citron.
I'll add a little lemon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Avocado" in French
How do you say avocado in French?
L'avocat (masculine).
Is it the same word as lawyer?
Yes — same spelling; context decides.
How do you say avocado toast?
Toast à l'avocat.
How do you pronounce avocat?
ah-voh-KAH.
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