limonade
/li.mɔ.nad/
The English phrase lemonade is translated into French as limonade.
limonade refers to a still beverage.
Meaning: still beverage (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /li.mɔ.nad/.
Did you know?
- While limonade refers to the drink, the fruit itself is called a citron, not a limon.
- If you order limonade in a French café, you will likely receive a carbonated lemon-lime soda rather than a homemade still drink.
- In many French-speaking regions, a 'citronnade' is often preferred over a limonade when referring to a homemade or artisanal style of the beverage.
Examples in context
- Tom a bu de la limonade.Tom drank lemonade.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the verb 'bu' with limonade.Tatoeba #3660031 by THURET, translation #2548613 by CK
- C'est un pichet de limonade.It's a lemonade pitcher.This sentence is useful for describing a container for limonade.Tatoeba #8977115 by lbdx, translation #8668634 by ajje
- Je vais prendre une limonade.I am going to get a lemonade.This sentence is useful for expressing an intention to order or get limonade.Tatoeba #3361478 by Blabla, translation #7798520 by sharris123
- Puis-je avoir une limonade, s'il vous plaît?May I have a lemonade, please?
- Je prendrais bien une citronnade, s'il te plaît.I would like a lemonade, please.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are at a cafe.
- ChloéTu veux boire quoi, Gabriel ?What do you want to drink, Gabriel?
- GabrielJe voudrais une limonade bien fraîche.I would like a very cold lemonade.
- ChloéMoi aussi, je vais prendre une limonade.Me too, I will have a lemonade.
- GabrielC'est parfait pour ce temps chaud.It's perfect for this hot weather.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry limonade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
