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"Banana" in French: banane
la banane
Banana in French is la banane, feminine : une banane, des bananes. At the shop you can ask for un régime de bananes for a bunch. It is a everyday snack word.
Making a smoothie
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How to pronounce banane
Say it
lah bah-NAN
/ba.nan/
Bah-NAN. The final e is silent. Une banane: ün bah-NAN.
"Banana" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la banane | the banana Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| une banane | a banana One fruit. | One fruit. |
| des bananes | bananas Plural. | Plural. |
| un régime de bananes | a bunch of bananas At the market. | At the market. |
How to use banane in real life
- 1Making a smoothie
Il me faut une banane bien mûre.
I need a nice ripe banana.
Une banane + adjective.
- 2Kids' snack
Tu emportes une banane à l'école ?
Are you taking a banana to school?
Everyday snack.
- 3Shopping list
Rajoute des bananes sur la liste.
Add bananas to the list.
Des bananes.
Mistakes English speakers make with banane
Incorrect: Je mange un banane.
Correct: Je mange une banane.
Banane is feminine: une banane.
Incorrect: Les bananes sont verts.
Correct: Les bananes sont vertes.
Agree the adjective: vertes with bananes.
Good to know
Bananes are cheap staples in French supermarchés. Banane flambée still appears on dessert menus, and un slip banane is slang for a skimpy swimsuit—context decides.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a breakfast bowl
ChatPal
Tu coupes la banane en rondelles ?
Are you slicing the banana into rounds?
You
Oui. Une banane pour deux, ça suffit.
Yes. One banana for two is enough.
ChatPal
Parfait. J'aime la banane avec du yaourt.
Perfect. I like banana with yogurt.
You
Moi aussi. Passe-moi le miel.
Me too. Pass me the honey.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Banana" in French
Is banane feminine?
Yes: une banane, la banane.
How do I say a bunch of bananas?
Un régime de bananes.
How do you pronounce banane?
Bah-NAN.
What is banane flambée?
A dessert of bananas flamed with alcohol.
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