bergamote
/bɛʁ.ɡa.mɔt/feminine
The French word for bergamot is bergamote.
bergamote refers to the citrus fruit known as bergamot.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bergamote is feminine, so any accompanying adjectives must agree in gender.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /bɛʁ.ɡa.mɔt/.
Did you know?
- The word bergamote actually traces its roots back to the Ottoman Turkish phrase beg armudu, which translates to 'a lord's pear'.
- In France, the term bergamote is most commonly encountered today not as a fresh fruit, but as a primary flavoring in 'Earl Grey' tea.
- The French use bergamote to describe both the physical fruit and the specific scent used in high-end perfumery.
Examples in context
- J'adore le parfum de la bergamote dans mon thé.I love the scent of bergamot in my tea.
- Voulez-vous une tranche de gâteau à la bergamote ?Would you like a slice of bergamot cake?
- Cette bergamote sent très bon.This bergamot smells very good.
- L'odeur de la bergamote est agréable.The scent of bergamot is pleasant.
- Elle utilise de l'huile de bergamote.She uses bergamot oil.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are at a local market.
- HugoRegarde cette belle bergamote sur l'étal.Look at this beautiful bergamot on the stall.
- EmmaElle est vraiment très colorée, Hugo.It is truly very colorful, Hugo.
- HugoVeux-tu que j'en achète pour toi ?Do you want me to buy some for you?
- EmmaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup en goûter une.Yes, I would really like to taste one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bergamot” translations and entries bergamote, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bergamote, CC BY-SA 4.0.
