French Conversation · Level 10
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French word
banane
Pronunciation
IPA/banan/
Meaning
- feminine nounbanana
Example
Donne-moi une banane, s'il te plaît.
Give me a banana, please.
More examples
La peau de banane est glissante.
The banana peel is slippery.
Core concept
The familiar curved fruit becomes a visual model for any object with a similar bend.
Common phrases
manger une banane
eat a banana
peau de banane
banana peel
une banane mûre
a ripe banana
Similar words
fruit: An edible part produced by a plant, usually containing seeds.
peau: A thin outer covering of a fruit or animal.
sacoche: A small bag worn over the shoulder or around the waist.
Definition in French
Fruit tropical sucré, de forme incurvée caractéristique; par extension, terme employé pour des objets rappelant cette forme.
Word origin
The French noun banane entered through Portuguese and Spanish usage during the sixteenth century, ultimately reflecting a West African source term.
Usage tips
- In peau de banane, the literal banana skin forms a familiar metaphor for a hidden obstacle or a blunder.
Related words
- bananierbanana treenoun
- bananeraiebanana plantationnoun