clémentine
/kle.mɑ̃.tin/feminine
The English phrase "clementine" is clémentine in French.
clémentine refers to the citrus fruit.
Meaning: citrus fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so the indefinite article used with it is une (une clémentine).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /kle.mɑ̃.tin/.
Did you know?
- The fruit clémentine is named after Clément Rodier, a French missionary who discovered the hybrid in Algeria in the late 19th century.
- In France, clémentines are traditionally associated with Christmas and winter holidays rather than summer.
- The name clémentine is also a common traditional female given name in French.
Examples in context
- Je vais manger une clémentine pour le dessert.I'm going to eat a clementine for dessert.
- Les enfants adorent les clémentines.Kids love clementines.
- Tu peux me passer une clémentine s'il te plaît ?Can you pass me a clementine, please?
- Cette clémentine est très sucrée.This clementine is very sweet.
- Je voudrais une clémentine, s'il vous plaît.I would like a clementine, please.
- Il reste une clémentine dans le panier.There is one clementine left in the basket.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux une clémentine ?Do you want a clementine?
- EmmaOui, merci Nathan.Yes, thank you Nathan.
- NathanElle est très juteuse, cette clémentine.This clementine is very juicy.
- EmmaElle est délicieuse !It is delicious!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clementine” translations and entries clémentine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clémentine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
