French · Food & Drink
"Fruit" in French: fruit
le fruit
Fruit in French is le fruit; the plural des fruits is very common on menus and at markets. Un fruit can mean one piece of fruit.
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How to pronounce fruit
Say it
FRWEE
/fʁɥi/
Fruit is FRWEE. The ui is like wee; final t is silent. Plural fruits often sounds the same.
"Fruit" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le fruit | fruit / a piece of fruit Singular. | Singular. |
| les fruits | fruit (plural / category) Markets and food groups. | Markets and food groups. |
| des fruits frais | fresh fruit Shopping. | Shopping. |
| un jus de fruits | a fruit juice Drinks. | Drinks. |
How to use fruit in real life
- 1Market
Je prends un fruit pour le goûter.
I'll take a piece of fruit for the snack.
Un fruit.
- 2Breakfast
Il y a des fruits déjà coupés.
There's already cut fruit.
Des fruits.
- 3Advice
Mange un fruit plutôt qu'un gâteau.
Eat a piece of fruit rather than cake.
Un fruit vs sweet.
Mistakes English speakers make with fruit
Incorrect: La fruit.
Correct: Le fruit.
Fruit is masculine.
Incorrect: Du fruit only always.
Correct: Des fruits is the usual plural for the category.
Shop talk often uses des fruits; un fruit for one item.
Good to know
French markets display fruits et légumes as a pair. Un fruit de saison is a seasonal pick — a useful phrase with vendors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing dessert
ChatPal
Tu veux un fruit ou une glace ?
Do you want fruit or ice cream?
You
Un fruit. Il reste des fruits dans le bol ?
Fruit. Are there still fruits in the bowl?
ChatPal
Oui, des pêches.
Yes, peaches.
You
Parfait. J'en prends une.
Perfect. I'll take one.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fruit" in French
How do you say fruit in French?
Le fruit; often des fruits in the plural.
One piece of fruit?
Un fruit.
Fruit juice?
Un jus de fruits.
How do you pronounce fruit?
FRWEE (silent t).
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