{"id":338,"date":"2023-05-16T14:13:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T14:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dattes-ajwa.com\/?p=338"},"modified":"2026-11-05T21:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T21:18:49","slug":"dattes-en-anglais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dattes-ajwa.com\/en\/dattes-en-anglais\/","title":{"rendered":"Dates in English: origins, translation and delights"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fruit of the date palm is one of the best-known and most popular foods from tropical regions. Dates are eaten in various ways around the world. In this article, we explore their origins, what they are called in English, and how they are enjoyed in different countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The origins of dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dates are native to tropical and subtropical regions, particularly the Middle East and North Africa. They grow on date palms, which belong to the Arecaceae family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These trees can grow up to 23 meters tall and have a long lifespan, with some living for up to 150 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fruit grows in clusters and ripens at different stages, which means dates can be harvested several times a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translating the French word \u201cdattes\u201d into English<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In French, these sweet fruits are called \u201cdattes.\u201d But what do you call them when speaking with English speakers? In English, simply say \u201cdates.\u201d The English pronunciation differs slightly from the French, with a longer \u201ca,\u201d like the sound in \u201cdate\u201d when referring to a calendar date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example sentences using the English word \u201cdates\u201d:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n