French · Food & Drink
"Grape" in French: raisin
le raisin
Grape in French is le raisin, masculine. Une grappe de raisin is a bunch of grapes. Raisin sec means raisin (dried). The word covers the fruit; wine talk uses raisin too for the berry on the vine.
At the market
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How to pronounce raisin
Say it
reh-ZEHN
/ʁɛ.zɛ̃/
Raisin is reh-ZEHN, with a nasal in. The s between vowels sounds like z. Do not say ray-sin like English raisin.
"Grape" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le raisin | grape / grapes (as fruit) Often uncountable mass noun. | Often uncountable mass noun. |
| une grappe de raisin | a bunch of grapes At the market. | At the market. |
| du raisin | some grapes Buying or serving. | Buying or serving. |
| le raisin sec | raisin (dried) Baking and snacks. | Baking and snacks. |
How to use raisin in real life
- 1At the market
Je prends une grappe de raisin blanc.
I'll take a bunch of white grapes.
Grappe de raisin = bunch.
- 2Dessert
Il reste du raisin dans le frigo.
There are still some grapes in the fridge.
Du raisin as a mass noun.
- 3Baking
Ajoute des raisins secs dans le gâteau.
Add raisins to the cake.
Raisin sec = dried raisin.
Mistakes English speakers make with raisin
Incorrect: J'achète des grapes.
Correct: J'achète du raisin.
The fruit is raisin, not grape.
Incorrect: Une raisin, s'il te plaît.
Correct: Du raisin, s'il te plaît.
Raisin is masculine; often use du raisin, not une.
Good to know
French raisin is the fresh fruit; English raisin is usually dried, which is raisin sec. At harvest time you'll also hear raisin in wine regions for grapes still on the vine.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking fruit for a picnic
ChatPal
On emporte du raisin ou des pommes ?
Shall we bring grapes or apples?
You
Du raisin. Il est bien mûr en ce moment.
Grapes. They're nicely ripe right now.
ChatPal
Parfait. J'en lave une grappe.
Perfect. I'll wash a bunch.
You
Super, je prépare le panier.
Great, I'll get the basket ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grape" in French
What is grape in French?
Le raisin (masculine).
How do I say a bunch of grapes?
Une grappe de raisin.
How do I say raisins (dried)?
Des raisins secs / le raisin sec.
How do you pronounce raisin?
Reh-ZEHN (nasal in).
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