English–French

“melon” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/məlɔ̃/

Example

Je mange du melon.

I am eating some melon.

Illustration for melon (melon)

How to say “melon” in French

“Melon” in French is melon.

A firm-skinned fruit opened to reveal a mass of juicy flesh and seeds.

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

Example sentences with melon

J'achète un melon au marché.

I buy a melon at the market.

Tips for using melon

  • Avoir le melon is an idiom meaning 'to be conceited', not a reference to eating the fruit.

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