French · Food & Drink
"Pineapple" in French: ananas
l'ananas
Pineapple in French is l'ananas, masculine. Un ananas means a pineapple. Jus d'ananas is pineapple juice.
Fruit stall
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How to pronounce ananas
Say it
lah-nah-NAHS
/a.na.nas/
Ananas: ah-nah-NAHS. Stress often on the last syllable. With the article: lah-nah-NAHS.
"Pineapple" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ananas | the pineapple Default fruit name. | Default fruit name. |
| un ananas | a pineapple Counting fruit. | Counting fruit. |
| jus d'ananas | pineapple juice Drinks and breakfast. | Drinks and breakfast. |
| ananas frais | fresh pineapple Market contrast with canned. | Market contrast with canned. |
How to use ananas in real life
- 1Fruit stall
Je prends un ananas bien mûr.
I'll take a nice ripe pineapple.
Un ananas.
- 2Breakfast
Tu veux du jus d'ananas ?
Do you want pineapple juice?
Jus d'ananas.
- 3Dessert
L'ananas grillé est excellent.
The grilled pineapple is excellent.
L'ananas with elision.
Mistakes English speakers make with ananas
Incorrect: Une ananas.
Correct: Un ananas.
Ananas is masculine.
Incorrect: Le pineapple.
Correct: L'ananas.
Use ananas, not English pineapple.
Good to know
Ananas appears in tarte tropézienne toppings, punch, and leftover pizza debates. In shops you'll also see ananas en boîte (canned). The final s is usually pronounced.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing fruit at the market
ChatPal
On prend des pommes ou un ananas ?
Shall we get apples or a pineapple?
You
Un ananas, j'en ai envie.
A pineapple — I'm craving one.
ChatPal
Celui-là sent bon, l'ananas est mûr.
That one smells good; the pineapple is ripe.
You
Parfait, on le coupe ce soir.
Perfect, we'll cut it tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pineapple" in French
How do you say pineapple in French?
L'ananas (masculine).
How do you say pineapple juice?
Jus d'ananas.
Is ananas masculine or feminine?
Masculine: un ananas.
How do you pronounce ananas?
ah-nah-NAHS.
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