j'adore l'ananas
To say "I love pineapple" in French, use j'adore l'ananas.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for the fruit known as pineapple.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), adore (adore/love) and l'ananas (the pineapple).
Which one should you use?
While j'adore l'ananas expresses a strong passion or intense liking, j'aime l'ananas is a more moderate way to say you like the fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, when expressing a general liking for a fruit, you must use the definite article l' rather than omitting it as in English.
Did you know?
- In French culinary history, the ananas was once such a symbol of extreme wealth and prestige that it was often rented out as a centerpiece for parties rather than being eaten.
- French has a specific word, sucré, to describe the taste of l'ananas, but if the pineapple is too sweet, a French speaker might describe it as écoeurant, which can also mean 'disgusting'.
- The word ananas is a rare example of a word that is spelled exactly the same in many different languages, including German, Dutch, and even many African languages.
Examples in context
- J'adore l'ananas sur ma pizza.I love pineapple on my pizza.
- Pour le dessert, j'adore l'ananas frais.For dessert, I love fresh pineapple.
- Dis-moi si tu aimes ce fruit, car j'adore l'ananas.Tell me if you like this fruit, because I love pineapple.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are choosing a dessert at a cafe.
- LéaQu'est-ce que tu veux manger ?What do you want to eat?
- NathanJe ne sais pas, et toi ?I don't know, and you?
- LéaJ'adore l'ananas, donc je vais prendre une salade de fruits.I love pineapple, so I'm going to have a fruit salad.
- NathanC'est une bonne idée, Léa.That is a good idea, Léa.
