oranges
The English phrase "oranges" is oranges in French.
The word refers to round citrus fruits with a bright orange skin and sweet or tart flesh. In formal contexts, you might use the term agrume, which is a broader category encompassing various citrus fruits such as lemons and grapefruits.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is orange. When you want to say "the orange" in the singular, the article la elides to become l'orange due to the vowel starting the word. To express the plural "the oranges", use the definite article les followed by oranges to form les oranges.
Did you know?
- The French word for the color orange is spelled exactly like the fruit, but it is often treated as an invariable adjective, meaning it does not change to match gender or number.
- French distinguishes between orange for the fruit and bigarade for the bitter orange used in traditional sauces and marmalades.
- The term orangeade refers to a non-alcoholic drink made of orange juice, sugar and water, which is a staple of French summer markets.
Examples in context
- Il aime les oranges.He likes oranges.This sentence is useful for showing how to express a preference for oranges.Tatoeba #130506 by TRANG, translation #386734 by Mouseneb
- Tu aimes les oranges ?Do you like oranges?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a preference for oranges.Tatoeba #10599275 by lbdx, translation #711406 by Shishir
- Ziri aime les oranges.Ziri loves oranges.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone loves oranges.Tatoeba #10910439 by Amastan, translation #10221950 by Amastan
- 77 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- HugoEst-ce qu'il reste des oranges ?Are there any oranges left?
- ManonOui, j'ai acheté des oranges ce matin.Yes, I bought some oranges this morning.
- HugoSuper, je vais en couper une.Great, I am going to cut one.
- ManonPrends les oranges les plus mûres.Take the ripest oranges.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
