canneberge
/kan.bɛʁʒ/feminine
The French word for cranberry is canneberge.
canneberge is a feminine noun used to refer to the berry. When referring to cranberry juice, you use it as a noun adjunct following the preposition de, resulting in jus de canneberge.
Meaning: berry (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of canneberge is canneberges. For example, dried cranberries are called canneberges séchées or airelles séchées.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /kan.bɛʁʒ/.
When do people say it?
Cranberry sauce is called sauce aux canneberges or sauce aux airelles.
Did you know?
- Traditional French cuisine pairs airelles specifically with game meats like boar and venison to balance the richness of the meat with acidity.
- While canneberge is standard in Quebec, the term airelle is used in France to describe both the native European cowberry and the North American cranberry.
- Because canneberge is a relatively modern addition to the French lexicon, it can sometimes feel like a 'loan translation' from English rather than a native word.
Examples in context
- Voulez-vous du jus de canneberge ?Do you want some cranberry juice?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants cranberry juice.Tatoeba #9936386 by lbdx, translation #9713987 by megamanenm
- Il y a du jus de canneberge dans le réfrigérateur.There is cranberry juice in the fridge.This sentence is useful for stating that there is cranberry juice in the fridge.Tatoeba #935819 by U2FS, translation #935817 by U2FS
- Dans ma recette traditionnelle de Thanksgiving, j'utilise des canneberges fraîches.In my traditional Thanksgiving recipe, I use fresh cranberries.
- Tu devrais essayer cette tarte aux airelles, elle est délicieuse !You should try this cranberry pie, it's delicious!
- Peux-tu acheter une bouteille de jus de canneberge pour la fête ?Can you buy a bottle of cranberry juice for the party?
- Cette canneberge est très acide.This cranberry is very tart.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are shopping for fruit at a market.
- NathanRegarde, ils ont des canneberges fraîches !Look, they have fresh cranberries!
- ChloéC'est super, j'adore les canneberges.That's great, I love cranberries.
- NathanOn en prend un petit sachet ?Shall we take a small bag of them?
- ChloéOui, c'est une bonne idée, Nathan.Yes, that's a good idea, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cranberry” translations and entries canneberge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
