English–French

“ripe” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/myʁ/

Example

C'est une pomme mûre.

It is a ripe apple.

Illustration for mûr (ripe)

How to say “ripe” in French

“Ripe” in French is mûr.

A fruit that has filled out, softened slightly, and developed its full flavor.

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

Example sentences with mûr

Le fromage est mûr.

The cheese is mature.

Tips for using mûr

  • The adjective changes for gender and number: mûr, mûre, mûrs, and mûres; mûr and mur are pronounced alike but differ in meaning and spelling.

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