French · Food & Drink
"Lemon" in French: citron
le citron
Lemon in French is le citron, masculine : un citron, du jus de citron. Citron pressé is lemonade-style fresh lemon drink in cafés.
Cooking fish
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How to pronounce citron
Say it
luh see-TROHN
/si.tʁɔ̃/
See-TROHN. Nasal on. Un citron: uhn see-TROHN.
"Lemon" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le citron | the lemon Fruit. | Fruit. |
| un citron | a lemon One. | One. |
| jus de citron | lemon juice Cooking/drinks. | Cooking/drinks. |
| citron pressé | fresh lemon drink Café order. | Café order. |
How to use citron in real life
- 1Cooking fish
Ajoute un peu de citron sur le poisson.
Add a bit of lemon on the fish.
De citron.
- 2Tea
Tu veux une tranche de citron ?
Do you want a slice of lemon?
De citron.
- 3Café terrace
Je prends un citron pressé, merci.
I'll have a fresh lemon drink, thanks.
Citron pressé.
Mistakes English speakers make with citron
Incorrect: La citron est acide.
Correct: Le citron est acide.
Citron is masculine.
Incorrect: Du jus de lemon.
Correct: Du jus de citron.
Use citron, not lemon.
Good to know
Citron pressé comes with syrup and water so you mix it yourself. In savory cooking, a squirt of citron brightens mussels and salads.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making a salad dressing
ChatPal
Il nous faut le jus d'un citron.
We need the juice of one lemon.
You
Je coupe le citron en deux.
I'll cut the lemon in half.
ChatPal
Parfait. Sans pépins dans le citron, idéalement.
Perfect. No seeds in the lemon, ideally.
You
Je filtre avec une passoire.
I'll strain it with a sieve.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lemon" in French
Is citron masculine?
Yes: le citron.
What is citron pressé?
A café drink of fresh lemon with water and sugar syrup.
How do I say lemon juice?
Du jus de citron.
How do you pronounce citron?
See-TROHN.
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