How to Say “Grenade” in French

grenade
/ɡʁə.nad/feminine
The French word for "grenade" is grenade.
grenade refers to a small explosive device.
Meaning: small explosive device (noun)

Related words

How does it change in a sentence?

grenade is a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ɡʁə.nad/.

Did you know?

  • The word grenade also refers to the pomegranate fruit in French.
  • The term grenade describes the decorative braided knot found on the epaulettes or sleeves of certain ceremonial military uniforms.
  • In French, the word grenadine for the syrup is derived directly from grenade, as it is flavored with pomegranate.

Examples in context

  • Maman, je veux que tu m'achètes une grenade !
    Mommy, I want you to buy me a grenade!
    This sentence shows how to express a desire for a grenade to a mother.
    Tatoeba #508760 by qdii, translation #508762 by FeuDRenais
  • La grenade a explosé à cinq mètres des soldats.
    The grenade exploded five metres from the soldiers.
    This sentence describes the distance between a grenade and soldiers after an explosion.
    Tatoeba #4583782 by dadidas, translation #4580215 by pinkfreud
  • J'ai une grenade.
    I have a grenade.
    This sentence is a simple way to state that you possess a grenade.
    Tatoeba #1117807 by Aiji, translation #1117802 by Scott
  • L'armée utilise des grenades pendant les exercices militaires.
    The army uses grenades during military exercises.
  • J'ai vu une vieille grenade en tant que décoration chez mon grand-père.
    I saw an old grenade as a decoration at my grandfather's place.
  • 4 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Two people are playing a tactical video game together.

  1. Chloé

    Hugo, lance une grenade maintenant !
    Hugo, throw a grenade now!
  2. Hugo

    Je n'ai plus de grenade.
    I don't have any grenades left.
  3. Chloé

    Regarde, l'ennemi a jeté une grenade !
    Look, the enemy threw a grenade!
  4. Hugo

    Vite, on doit s'éloigner de la grenade !
    Quick, we have to get away from the grenade!

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