fruit du dragon
/fʁɥi dy dʁa.ɡɔ̃/masculine
The English phrase dragon fruit is fruit du dragon in French. It is also spelled pitahaya. Wiktionary also lists pitaya.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fruit du dragon | /fʁɥi dy dʁa.ɡɔ̃/ | masculine |
| pitaya | /pi.ta.ja/ | feminine, masculine |
| pitahaya | /pi.ta.a.ja/ | feminine, masculine, alternative form |
You can use the descriptive name fruit du dragon or the more specific botanical and common name pitaya.
What does it mean word for word?
fruit du dragon literally translates to fruit of the dragon.
Which one should you use?
fruit du dragon is a descriptive name for the fruit, whereas pitaya is the specific botanical or common name used in many contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of the French-speaking Caribbean, the term La pitahaya is preferred.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pitaya can be used as either a masculine or a feminine noun. The spelling pitahaya is an alternative spelling of pitaya.
How do you pronounce it?
/fʁɥi dy dʁa.ɡɔ̃/
Did you know?
- The word fruit is actually a distant relative of the English word 'enjoy', both coming from the Latin concept of 'enjoying' or 'using' the produce of the land.
- In a French culinary context, fruit du dragon is often used on menus to sound more evocative and exotic than the technical term pitaya.
- French speakers in the Caribbean often use la pitahaya, reflecting a strong linguistic influence from Spanish in those regions.
Examples in context
- Les différentes saveurs disponibles sont : pomme figue, noix de coco, myrtille, fruit du dragon, pêche nectarine, pastèque, fraise abricot, tropical, grenade, mandarine, noix de coco baies, amélanche et baies des bois. Ou tout simplement goût cola.The different flavours available are: apple fig, coconut, blueberry, dragon fruit, peach nectarine, watermelon, strawberry apricot, tropical, pomegranate, tangerine, coconut berries, juneberry and forest berries. Or simply cola flavored.This sentence is useful for seeing a list of different flavors that includes fruit du dragon.Tatoeba #13441294 by QuentiBc, translation #13441302 by QuentiBc
- J'aime les pitayas.I like dragon fruit.This sentence shows how to use pitaya in a sentence.Tatoeba #1608264 by Scott, translation #1604652 by Spamster
- Tu as déjà goûté le pitaya ? Il est délicieux !Have you ever tasted dragon fruit? It is delicious!
- Je préfère la pitahaya à la mangue.I prefer dragon fruit over mango.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are at a grocery store.
- NathanRegarde, Emma, il y a du fruit du dragon !Look, Emma, there is dragon fruit!
- EmmaC'est vrai, mais est-ce que c'est mùr ?That's true, but is it ripe?
- NathanOui, je pense que ce fruit du dragon est parfait.Yes, I think this dragon fruit is perfect.
- EmmaD'accord, mettons-en un dans le panier.Okay, let's put one in the basket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon fruit” translations and entries fruit du dragon, pitaya, pitahaya, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dragon, du, fruit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
