Je suis une banane
The English phrase "I am a banana" is translated into French as Je suis une banane.
Did you know?
- While banane refers to the fruit, the phrase avoir la banane means to have a big smile on one's face.
- In French slang, calling someone une banane can imply they are a bit silly or clumsy.
- The word banane entered French via Portuguese, which had already adopted it from a Niger-Congo language in the Guinea region.
Examples in context
- Je suis une banane.I am a banana.Tatoeba #3682721 by Rovo, translation #3682681 by Vortarulo
- Je suis une banane dans ce jeu.I am a banana in this game.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are playing a silly video game together.
- LucasJe suis une banane, et toi ?I am a banana, and you?
- ChloéMoi, je suis une pomme rouge.Me, I am a red apple.
- LucasC'est très drôle, Chloé !That is very funny, Chloé!
- ChloéOn recommence la partie ?Shall we start the game again?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banane, je, suis, une, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
