agrume
/a.ɡʁym/masculine
In French, the English word citrus is translated as agrume. Wiktionary also lists citrus.
Meaning: shrub or tree (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| agrume | /a.ɡʁym/ | masculine |
| citrus | masculine |
The term refers to a shrub or tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/a.ɡʁym/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the English word citrus instead of the French agrume when referring to the fruit or the plant in a French sentence.
Did you know?
- The word agrume traces its roots back to the Latin word ācrūmen, which refers to 'sharpness' or 'acuteness'.
- French culture associates agrumes with the 'South', and the phrase parfum d'agrumes is a common trope in literature to evoke the atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur or Corsica.
- In French culinary terms, the phrase zestes d'agrumes refers specifically to the fragrant outer peel. Using the word écorce instead would imply the thick, woody bark of a tree, which would be inedible.
Examples in context
- Les citrons sont des agrumes.Lemons are citrus fruits.This sentence shows how to use agrume when stating that lemons are citrus fruits.Tatoeba #12344436 by lbdx, translation #8935445 by sundown
- On paye trop cher les agrumes.We're paying too much for citrus.This sentence demonstrates using agrume in the context of paying for citrus.Tatoeba #6602031 by aperitero, translation #6601964 by Eccles17
- Je suis à la recherche d'un assortiment d'agrumes pour ma recette de salade.I am looking for an assortment of citrus fruits for my salad recipe.
- Les fruits de la famille des Rutacées sont riches en vitamine C et apportent une saveur acidulée aux plats.Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and bring a tangy flavor to dishes.
- J'adore déguster des agrumes frais le matin.I love eating fresh citrus fruits in the morning.
- Les agrumes vitaminés sont une excellente source d'énergie pour commencer la journée.Vitamin-packed citrus fruits are an excellent source of energy to start the day.
- Cet agrume est très sucré.This citrus fruit is very sweet.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are at a local market.
- GabrielQuel est ton agrume préféré ?Which citrus fruit is your favorite?
- ManonJ'adore les oranges de cette région.I love the oranges from this region.
- GabrielElles sont vraiment délicieuses ici.They are truly delicious here.
- ManonOui, prenons-en un sac.Yes, let's get a bag of them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “citrus” translations and entries agrume, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agrume, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
