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pastèque

English translation of pastèque

watermelon

The French word for 'watermelon' is 'pastèque'. This is a feminine noun in French, so it would be 'une pastèque'. It can be used in any context where 'watermelon' would be used in English, such as talking about food, recipes, or summer fruits.


Example sentences using: pastèque

J'aime manger de la pastèque pendant l'été.

English translation of J'aime manger de la pastèque pendant l'été.

I like to eat watermelon during the summer.

This sentence expresses a personal preference for eating watermelon, a seasonal fruit commonly associated with summer.

La pastèque est une bonne source de vitamine C.

English translation of La pastèque est une bonne source de vitamine C.

Watermelon is a good source of Vitamin C.

This sentence makes a nutritional statement. The speaker is asserting that watermelon, a specific type of fruit, has a significant amount of Vitamin C.

Peux-tu acheter une pastèque à l'épicerie?

English translation of Peux-tu acheter une pastèque à l'épicerie?

Can you buy a watermelon at the grocery store?

This sentence is a question, and it's making a request. The speaker is asking whether the listener can purchase a watermelon from the grocery store.

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