une baguette
The English phrase "a baguette" is translated into French as une baguette.
une baguette refers to a long, thin loaf of French bread. While it is common to use une baguette on its own, you can also use the more descriptive une baguette de pain to specify that you are talking about a loaf of bread.
What does it mean word for word?
The term une baguette literally means "a small stick" or "a wand".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain areas of France, you might hear people say une flûte instead of une baguette.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of une baguette is des baguettes.
Did you know?
- It is a common social norm in France to tear off and eat the crusty end of une baguette, called le quignon, before even arriving home.
- The French government enforces a 'Décret Pain' that prohibits the use of additives or freezing for any bread labeled une baguette de tradition française.
- In French, the word baguette is used to describe a magic wand and a conductor's baton as well as bread.
Examples in context
- Je suis une baguette.I'm a baguette.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of une baguette in a simple identity statement.Tatoeba #13992447 by TanukiKun, translation #13992526 by rul
- Ils achètent une baguette.They're buying a baguette.This sentence is useful for showing how to use une baguette with the verb for buying.Tatoeba #3460328 by hmmlala, translation #9046361 by absvfx
- Excusez-moi, Madame. Je voudrais une baguette, s'il vous plaît.Excuse me, Madame. I would like a baguette, please.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are at a bakery.
- LucasLéa, est-ce que tu veux une baguette ?Léa, do you want a baguette?
- LéaOui, j'en veux une pour le dîner.Yes, I want one for dinner.
- LucasD'accord, je vais en prendre une baguette.Okay, I will get a baguette.
- LéaMerci beaucoup, Lucas !Thank you very much, Lucas!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
