109 berry yummy fruit names in French to diversify your fruit vocab

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to load up on vitamins and antioxidants. And there is a delicious way to do this: fruits!

From the juicy blueberries of Québec to the sweet apricots of Provence and tangy passionfruit of La Réunion, knowing how to say fruits in French can come in handy, both when shopping… and when following a French recipe!

If you are in a francophone country at the moment, we have compiled an extensive list of types of fruit in French. We’ve also included practical tips and expressions to help you chez le primeur or au marché. And “cerise sur le gâteau” (French expression meaning icing on the cake - literally, cherry on the cake), you’ll find some yummy recipes at the end of the article.

Free French fruits poster

Print out this free and fun fruits poster and stick it on your fridge. If you can memorize this list of some of the more popular fruits in French, you'll be on your way to sounding like a local.

List of fruits in French

Let’s start with the great news. Fruits in French is… drum roll… Fruits. What about the singular? Fruit. Piece of (fruit) cake, right? The only difference is the pronunciation: “frui”. As a rule of thumb, just add “s” at the end to get the plural form.

We’ve also added the best season to enjoy these fruits in France (when grown in mainland France).

Citrus fruits in French

There’s nothing more delicious than a fresh jus d’orange or a tarte au citron. If you visit the South of France, get ready to be intoxicated by the delicate smell of orange blossoms. And you might want to attend the world famous Fête du citron in Menton?

Stone fruits in French (drupe fruits)

From summer favorites, like peaches and apricots, to more exotic options, enjoy this colorful salade de fruits!

Berries in French

Berry picking is one of the simple pleasures in life. Well, as long as you know which ones to pick! To be on the safe side, if you plan to go berry picking in a French speaking country, learn these berries in French! And no, we haven’t gone bananas! Banana IS a berry.

Melon fruits in French

Melons are very popular fruits in France when summer comes along. As an entrée with cured ham or a dessert, there are few things more delightful as a ripe Melon de Cavaillon!

Pome fruits in French

In 1995, late President Jacques Chirac used the pomme as a symbol for his electoral campaign. The French TV satire program “Les Guignols de l’info” even created a fake slogan for him: “Mangez des pommes”. If you are also a pome fruit lover, don’t miss the list below!

Multiple fruits in French

Here is a little gastronomy tip for you: try combining fig chutney with foie gras… There is really nothing else to add.

Tips for learning the names of fruits in French

Watch cooking videos in French

Alright, enough talking about fruits. It’s time to eat them! Below, you’ll find a few classic French recipes with fruit… Looking for more? Check Marmiton, the French cooking bible!

• Clafoutis aux cerises
• Tarte au citron
• Charlotte aux fraises
• Tarte Tatin
• Gâteau poire/chocolat
• Pêche Melba

Go fruit shopping at a market or supermarket in France or Quebec

Ready to get cooking? Then you’ll need some ingredients!

Don’t forget to bring your own bag if you don’t want to pay for one. The price might be shown per kilo (or “livre” in Québec) but also per piece, so watch out! Here are a couple of examples of things to say:

• “Bonjour, je voudrais 500 grammes de fraises, s’il vous plaît".
• “Bonjour, je voudrais 2 kilos d’oranges, s’il vous plaît".
• “Bonjour, je voudrais 2 mangues, s’il vous plaît".

The vendor will typically answer: “Ce sera tout?” If you’re not finished, keep ordering, and if you are, just answer “Oui, merci”. Pay, and choose one of these expressions to say goodbye in French.

Now that you've mastered fruits in French, it’s time to tackle vegetables. And if you try some of the recipes above, please send us a picture. Or encore mieux, please invite us! There is only one thing left to say: Salade de fruits, jolie, jolie, jolie.