nectarine
feminine
The French word for nectarine is nectarine.
The word refers to the fruit of the nectarine.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
nectarine is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- While English speakers often use 'nectarine' as a category, French speakers might more specifically call the fruit 'une pêche nectarine' to distinguish it from a standard peach.
- In French, the word nectar is the root of nectarine, referring to the 'nectar' of the gods in Greek mythology.
- In French markets, you will often see nectarine grouped under fruits à noyau, which literally translates to 'fruits with a kernel'.
Examples in context
- Prends plutôt cette nectarine juteuse !Have this juicy nectarine instead!This sentence shows how to use nectarine when offering fruit.Tatoeba #10266009 by lbdx, translation #8957035 by Nylez
- 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 lists various flavors, including nectarine.Tatoeba #13441294 by QuentiBc, translation #13441302 by QuentiBc
- Ça te dit qu'on partage un brugnon juteux?How about sharing a juicy nectarine?
- Cette nectarine est très sucrée.This nectarine is very sweet.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are sharing a fruit salad in the kitchen.
- LéaTu veux un morceau de cette nectarine ?Do you want a piece of this nectarine?
- GabrielOui, merci Léa, elle a l'air délicieuse.Yes, thanks Léa, it looks delicious.
- LéaJe l'ai achetée ce matin au marché.I bought it this morning at the market.
- GabrielElle est vraiment parfaite, merci beaucoup.It is truly perfect, thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nectarine” translations and entries nectarine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
