List of Fruit Names in French (de A à Z)

Ananas

Airelle

Aubergine

Abricot

Baies de chèvrefeuille

Banane

Carambole

Cassis

Canneberge

Cantaloup / Melon cantaloup

Clémentine

Cornichon (when cucumber)

Coing

Corossol

Citrouille

Citron

Citron caviar

Citron vert

Concombre

Cynorrhodon

Dattes

Fruit du dragon / Pitaya

Fruit de la passion

Fruit aux œufs / Canistel

Fruit de palmier à sucre

Figue

Figue de Barbarie

Fraise

Framboise

Grenade

Groseille à maquereau

Groseille rouge

Goyave

Jacquier

Kaki

Kiwi

Kiwano / Métulon

Litchi

Mandarine

Mangue

Mangoustan

Marron

Nèfle

Olive

Orange

Papaye

Pastèque

Pêche

Poire

Pomme

Pomme-cannelle

Pomme rose

Pomme étoile / Caïmitier

Pomélo

Noix de cajou

Noix

Noisette

Main de Bouddha

Melon souris / Concombre mexicain

Mûrier / Mûre blanche/noire

Mûre

Nectarine

Nance

Pistache

Piments

Raisins

Salak

Sapotille / Sapote

Cerise

Fruit Names in French


Whether you’re diving into the French language for travel, school, or just personal interest, learning the names of fruits is a tasty and practical starting point. From the everyday pomme (apple) and banane (banana) to more exotic picks like carambole (starfruit) and corossol (soursop), knowing these words helps you build vocabulary while connecting with French-speaking cultures—especially at markets, in recipes, or while dining abroad.

This curated list rounds up a wide range of fruit names in French, from familiar favorites to lesser-known delicacies. It’s designed to support beginners, language learners, and food lovers alike in building a solid, fruity foundation in French. You’ll also find a convenient reference table below to help you compare and memorize at a glance. Bon apprentissage!

English NameFrench Name
ApplePomme
ApricotAbricot
AvocadoAvocat
BananaBanane
BlackberryMûre
BlackcurrantCassis
BlueberryMyrtille
Buddha’s handMain de Bouddha
CantaloupeCantaloup / Melon cantaloup
Cashew nutNoix de cajou
CherryCerise
ChestnutChâtaigne
Chilli peppersPiments
ClementineClémentine
CoconutNoix de coco
CranberryCanneberge
CucumberConcombre
Custard applePomme-cannelle
DatesDattes
Dragon fruitFruit du dragon / Pitaya
DurianDurian
Egg fruitFruit aux œufs / Canistel
EggplantAubergine
ElderberrySureau
FigFigue
Finger limeCitron caviar
GooseberriesGroseille à maquereau
GrapesRaisins
GuavaGoyave
HazelnutNoisette
Hog plumPrune mombin / Spondias
HoneyberriesBaies de chèvrefeuille
Honeydew melonMelon miel
Horned melonKiwano / Métulon
HuckleberryAirelle
Ice appleFruit de palmier à sucre
Indian figFigue de Barbarie
JackfruitJacquier
KiwiKiwi
KumquatKumquat
LemonCitron
LimeCitron vert
LycheeLitchi
MangoMangue
MandarinMandarine
MangosteenMangoustan
MedlarNèfle
MelonMelon
Mouse melonMelon souris / Concombre mexicain
MulberryMûrier / Mûre blanche/noire
NanceNance
NectarineNectarine
OliveOlive
OrangeOrange
Papaya / PawpawPapaye
Passion fruitFruit de la passion
PeachPêche
PearPoire
PersimmonKaki
PickleCornichon (when cucumber)
PineappleAnanas
PistachioPistache
PlumPrune
PomegranateGrenade
PomeloPomélo
PumpkinCitrouille
QuinceCoing
RaspberryFramboise
RedcurrantGroseille rouge
Rose applePomme rose
RosehipCynorrhodon
SapotaSapotille / Sapote
Snake fruitSalak
SoursopCorossol
Star applePomme étoile / Caïmitier
StarfruitCarambole
StrawberryFraise
Sweet chestnutMarron
TamarindTamarind
TangerineMandarine
TomatoTomate
WalnutNoix
WatermelonPastèque

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