courgette
/kuʁ.ʒɛt/feminine
The English phrase "courgette" is translated into French as courgette. If unsure, use courgette. Wiktionary also lists zucchini.
Meaning: a small marrow/squash (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| courgette | /kuʁ.ʒɛt/ | feminine |
| zucchini | /zu.ki.ni/ | Quebec, masculine |
courgette refers to a small marrow or squash.
Which one should you use?
In France, courgette is the standard term for a zucchini, whereas in Quebec, zucchini is more commonly used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The masculine form zucchini is used in Quebec.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article une or la.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuʁ.ʒɛt/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- In some French regional dialects, people might use courge loosely to describe someone who is a bit slow or dull-witted.
- The word courge shares a common ancestor with the English word 'gourd'.
- The word courgette is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -ette to the word courge, which means 'squash'.
Examples in context
- J'aime faire une salade de courgettes pour le dîner.I like to make a courgette salad for dinner.
- Je vais acheter une courgette.I am going to buy a courgette.
- La courgette est très verte.The courgette is very green.
- Il reste une courgette dans le frigo.There is one courgette left in the fridge.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are cooking dinner together.
- NathanEmma, on a une courgette ?Emma, do we have a courgette?
- EmmaOui, il y en a une dans le frigo.Yes, there is one in the fridge.
- NathanSuper, je vais préparer la courgette.Great, I will prepare the courgette.
- EmmaMerci beaucoup, Nathan.Thank you very much, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “courgette” translations and entries courgette, zucchini, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries courgette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
