English–French

“citrus fruit” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/agʁym/

Example

J'achète des agrumes au marché.

I buy citrus fruit at the market.

Illustration for agrume (citrus fruit)

How to say “citrus fruit” in French

“Citrus fruit” in French is agrume.

A bright citrus fruit whose aromatic peel surrounds segments full of sharp, refreshing juice.

Full entry for agrume: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with agrume

Elle boit un verre de jus d'agrumes le matin.

She drinks a glass of citrus juice in the morning.

Tips for using agrume

  • French distinguishes le zeste for the fragrant colored peel from le jus for the liquid extracted from the fruit.

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