French · Food & Drink
"Peach" in French: pêche
la pêche
A peach (fruit) in French is la pêche, feminine. Une pêche bien mûre is a ripe peach. Same spelling as fishing (la pêche) — context tells you which.
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How to pronounce pêche
Say it
lah PESH
/la pɛʃ/
PESH. Soft ch as in shoe; open e; final e light. With article: lah PESH.
"Peach" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pêche | the peach (fruit) Default fruit. | Default fruit. |
| une pêche | a peach Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| pêche blanche | white peach Market variety. | Market variety. |
| jus de pêche | peach juice Drinks. | Drinks. |
How to use pêche in real life
- 1Market
Je prends une pêche bien mûre.
I'll take a nice ripe peach.
Une pêche.
- 2Dessert
Ces pêches sont parfaites pour la tarte.
These peaches are perfect for the tart.
Ces pêches.
- 3Picnic
Tu veux la moitié de ma pêche ?
Do you want half of my peach?
Ma pêche.
Mistakes English speakers make with pêche
Incorrect: Le pêche (fruit).
Correct: La pêche.
The fruit is feminine: la pêche.
Incorrect: Une peach.
Correct: Une pêche.
Use pêche, not English peach.
Good to know
Summer markets overflow with pêches de vigne and pêches blanches. La pêche as fishing uses the same word — menus and markets make the fruit reading obvious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing fruit
ChatPal
Tu préfères une pêche ou une nectarine ?
Do you prefer a peach or a nectarine?
You
Une pêche, s'il te plaît.
A peach, please.
ChatPal
Elle sent bon déjà.
It already smells good.
You
On la mange dehors.
We'll eat it outside.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Peach" in French
How do you say peach in French?
La pêche.
Is it the same as fishing?
Same spelling; context decides fruit vs fishing.
Gender?
Feminine: une pêche.
How do you pronounce pêche?
PESH.
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