grenade
/ɡʁə.nad/feminine
The English word 'pomegranate' is grenade in French.
grenade refers to the fruit of the Punica granatum. You can use it to describe various pomegranate-related items, such as Les graines de grenade (pomegranate seeds), Le jus de grenade (pomegranate juice), La confiture de grenade (pomegranate jam) or La salade de grenade (pomegranate salad).
Meaning: fruit of the Punica granatum (noun)
Which one should you use?
In French, grenade is a homonym. Depending on the context, it can mean either 'pomegranate' or a 'hand grenade'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡʁə.nad/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistake the French word for pomegranate, grenade, for the English word 'grenade' (an explosive device), even though they are spelled the same in French.
Did you know?
- The English word 'grenade' for an explosive device actually comes from the French word grenade. Early grenades were shaped like the fruit and often filled with gunpowder.
- While the English 'pomegranate' comes from the Latin 'pomum granatum', the French word grenade dropped the 'pomme' (apple) part entirely.
- The Latin root 'granatum' connects the French grenade to the English word 'granular'.
Examples in context
- Tom a une grenade dans la main.Tom has a pomegranate in his hand.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone has a grenade in their hand.Tatoeba #13154873 by Rovo, translation #13154943 by rul
- Maman, je veux que tu m'achètes une grenade !Mommy, I want you to buy me a pomegranate!This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to have a grenade purchased.Tatoeba #508760 by qdii, translation #508761 by FeuDRenais
- J'ai une grenade.I have a pomegranate.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess a grenade.Tatoeba #1117807 by Aiji, translation #1119535 by Scott
- La grenade est un fruit délicieux.The pomegranate is a delicious fruit.
- Une belle grenadeA beautiful pomegranate
- La grenade juteuseThe juicy pomegranate
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are at a local market.
- ChloéRegarde cette belle grenade rouge !Look at this beautiful red pomegranate!
- GabrielElle a l'air délicieuse, Chloé.It looks delicious, Chloé.
- ChloéOn en prend une pour le dessert ?Shall we take one for dessert?
- GabrielOui, prenons cette grenade.Yes, let's take this pomegranate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pomegranate” translations and entries grenade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grenade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
