ananas banane
The phrase ananas banane is how you say pineapple banana in French.
Did you know?
- In French, the word banane can also be used as slang to describe a crescent-shaped object or a certain type of smile.
- The word ananas entered French through settlers who visited the Indies and was borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese versions of the Tupi word naná.
- French nouns like ananas do not change their spelling when pluralized, though the article changes to des ananas.
Examples in context
- Tu préfères le mélange ananas banane ?Do you prefer the pineapple banana blend?
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are ordering smoothies at a cafe.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu veux boire, Manon ?What do you want to drink, Manon?
- ManonJe vais prendre un smoothie ananas banane.I'll have a pineapple banana smoothie.
- NathanC'est un bon choix, c'est délicieux.That's a good choice, it's delicious.
- ManonMerci, Nathan !Thank you, Nathan!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ananas, banane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
