jus d'orange
masculine
The English phrase "orange juice" is translated into French as jus d'orange.
jus d'orange is a masculine noun used to refer to the juice of squeezed oranges.
Meaning: juice of squeezed oranges (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jus (juice) and d'orange (of orange).
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly pluralize the fruit by saying jus d'oranges. In French, jus d'orange is typically used in the singular form to describe the type of juice.
Did you know?
- The word jus comes from the Latin iūs, meaning 'gravy' or 'broth'. Because of this, ordering a simple jus in a French restaurant might result in a savory meat reduction being served instead of a fruit juice.
- Despite its common use today, the color 'orange' in French was named after the fruit, as the language previously lacked a specific word for that hue.
- In France, you will often see jus d'orange listed as jus d'orange pressé on cafe menus. This specifies that the oranges were freshly squeezed rather than poured from a carton.
Examples in context
- Je veux du jus d'orange.I want some orange juice.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for some jus d'orange.Tatoeba #5724213 by Aiji, translation #2744939 by sharptoothed
- J'adore le jus d'orange.I love orange juice.This sentence is useful for expressing a love for jus d'orange.Tatoeba #5730113 by Aiji, translation #10558555 by CK
- Je bois du jus d'orange.I'm drinking orange juice.This sentence is useful for describing the action of drinking jus d'orange.Tatoeba #6463755 by GB3, translation #2771770 by CK
- Bonjour, je voudrais un verre de jus d'orange pressé, s'il vous plaît.Hello, I would like a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, please.
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are having breakfast together.
- NathanEst-ce qu'il reste du jus d'orange ?Is there any orange juice left?
- ManonOui, il y en a dans le frigo.Yes, there is some in the fridge.
- NathanPeux-tu m'en servir un verre, Manon ?Can you pour me a glass, Manon?
- ManonBien sûr, voici ton jus d'orange, Nathan.Of course, here is your orange juice, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange juice” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
