Mango (Mangue) (MANG-goh)
A sweet, fleshy tropical fruit with a smooth skin and a large seed.
I love the sweet taste of mango.

Pineapple (Ananas) (PYN-ap-uhl)
A large tropical fruit with a tough, spiky skin and sweet yellow flesh.
We had fresh pineapple on our vacation.

Papaya (Papaye) (puh-PAH-yah)
A large, oval tropical fruit with orange flesh and small black seeds.
Papaya is rich in vitamins.

Avocado (Avocat) (av-uh-KAH-doh)
A pear-shaped fruit with a rough green skin, smooth flesh, and a large pit.
I added avocado to my salad.

Banana (Banane) (buh-NAN-uh)
A long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft flesh.
Bananas are a good source of potassium.

Coconut (Noix de coco) (KOH-kuh-nut)
A large, hard-shelled fruit with white flesh and a milky liquid inside.
We drank fresh coconut water.

Guava (Goyave) (GWAH-vuh)
A tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and many small seeds.
Guava jam is very tasty.

Passion Fruit (Fruit de la passion) (PASH-un froot)
A round or oval fruit with a tough purple or yellow skin and juicy, seedy pulp.
The passion fruit juice was refreshing.

Lychee (Litchi) (LEE-chee)
A small, round tropical fruit with a rough red skin and sweet white flesh.
Lychees have a delicate flavor.

Star Fruit (Carambole) (STAHR froot)
A yellow fruit with a distinctive star shape when sliced.
Star fruit makes a nice garnish.

Peach (Pêche) (peech)
A round fruit with juicy yellow flesh and a fuzzy reddish skin.
I baked a peach pie.

Plum (Prune) (plum)
A fleshy fruit with a smooth skin and a single hard stone.
The plum tree in our garden is blooming.

Cherry (Cerise) (CHER-ee)
A small, round stone fruit that is typically bright red.
We bought a bag of sweet cherries.

Apricot (Abricot) (AY-pri-kot)
A small, orange-colored stone fruit with a velvety skin.
Dried apricots are a healthy snack.

Nectarine (Nectarine) (NEK-tuh-reen)
A variety of peach with smooth skin.
Nectarines are similar to peaches but smoother.

Damson (Prune de Damas) (DAM-zun)
A small, oval dark blue or purple plum with a tart flavor.
Damson jam is often homemade.

Greengage (Reine-claude) (GREEN-ayj)
A small, round, sweet greenish plum.
Greengages are delicious when ripe.

Mangoesteen (Mangoustan) (MANG-guh-steen)
A tropical fruit with a deep purple rind and sweet white segments of flesh (sometimes classified as a stone fruit).
Mangoesteen is known as the "queen of fruits".

Lychee (Litchi) (LEE-chee)
While also tropical, it has a single seed making it botanically a drupe, like stone fruits.
The lychee martini was very refreshing.

Date (Datte) (dayt)
The sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree with a central stone.
Dates are often eaten during Ramadan.

Apple (Pomme) (AP-uhl)
A round fruit with firm, white flesh and a green, red, or yellow skin.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Pear (Poire) (pair)
A sweet fruit that has a rounded base and tapers to a narrow neck.
We had poached pears for dessert.

Quince (Coing) (kwins)
A hard, yellowish pome fruit that is often used to make jams and jellies.
Quince paste pairs well with cheese.

Loquat (Nèfle du Japon) (LOH-kwat)
A small, oval, yellow or orange fruit with a sweet and slightly tart flavor.
Loquats grow well in warm climates.

Medlar (Néflier) (MED-lar)
A small, brownish pome fruit that is eaten when it is almost rotten ("bletted").
Medlar jelly has a unique flavor.

Crab Apple (Pommette) (KRAB AP-uhl)
A small, sour apple that is often used for making jelly.
Crab apple jelly is a beautiful red color.

Sorb Apple (Cormier) (SORB AP-uhl)
A small, round fruit that is related to apples and pears, often eaten when very ripe.
Sorb apples are not commonly found in supermarkets.

Rowan Berry (Baie de sorbier) (ROH-uhn BER-ee)
Small, red, bitter berries that grow in clusters on rowan trees (though technically a pome).
Rowan berry jelly is sometimes used as a condiment.

Hawthorn Berry (Épine-vinette) (HAW-thorn BER-ee)
Small, red berries from the hawthorn tree (also technically a pome).
Hawthorn berries are used in traditional medicine.

Asian Pear (Poire asiatique) (AY-zhuhn pair)
Round, crisp, and juicy pears that resemble apples.
Asian pears are great in salads.