French · Food & Drink
"Pear" in French: poire
la poire
A pear in French is la poire, feminine. Une poire mûre is a ripe pear. Poire belle-Hélène is a classic dessert with ice cream and chocolate.
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How to pronounce poire
Say it
lah PWAHR
/la pwaʁ/
PWAHR. Oi like wah; soft French r; final e light.
"Pear" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la poire | the pear Default. | Default. |
| une poire | a pear Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| poire Williams | Williams pear Variety / eau-de-vie. | Variety / eau-de-vie. |
| tarte aux poires | pear tart Dessert. | Dessert. |
How to use poire in real life
- 1Market
Je prends une poire bien jaune.
I'll take a nice yellow pear.
Une poire.
- 2Snack
Cette poire est juteuse et douce.
This pear is juicy and sweet.
Cette poire.
- 3Baking
Les poires doivent être fermes pour la tarte.
The pears should be firm for the tart.
Les poires.
Mistakes English speakers make with poire
Incorrect: Le poire.
Correct: La poire.
Poire is feminine.
Incorrect: Une pear.
Correct: Une poire.
Use poire, not English pear.
Good to know
Autumn markets sell poires Conference and Williams. Entre la poire et le fromage jokes about the moment after dessert in long meals.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing dessert fruit
ChatPal
Tu veux une poire ou une pomme ?
Do you want a pear or an apple?
You
Une poire, merci.
A pear, thanks.
ChatPal
Elle est encore un peu ferme.
It's still a bit firm.
You
Parfait pour moi.
Perfect for me.
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 "Pear" in French
How do you say pear in French?
La poire.
Is poire feminine?
Yes: une poire.
Plural?
Les poires.
How do you pronounce poire?
PWAHR.
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