English–French
“banana” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/banan/
Example
Donne-moi une banane, s'il te plaît.
Give me a banana, please.
How to say “banana” in French
“Banana” in French is banane.
The familiar curved fruit becomes a visual model for any object with a similar bend.
Example sentences with banane
La peau de banane est glissante.
The banana peel is slippery.
Tips for using banane
- In peau de banane, the literal banana skin forms a familiar metaphor for a hidden obstacle or a blunder.