biscuits
The English phrase biscuits translates to French as biscuits.
In French, biscuits refers to small, baked cakes that are typically crisp and sweet.
How does it change in a sentence?
biscuits is a masculine noun. The singular form is un biscuit and the plural is des biscuits.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse the French meaning of biscuits with the English usage. In French, the word specifically refers to sweet items, whereas in English, it can refer to savory crackers or breakfast items like scones.
Did you know?
- In some regions, a biscuit can refer to a small piece of porcelain or ceramic that is unglazed.
- In French, the word biscuit is the root of the English word 'biscuit', but it also shares a root with 'biscuits' in other languages because it means 'twice-baked'.
- During the 17th century, biscuits were essential for sailors because their twice-baked nature made them last for months without spoiling.
Examples in context
- Plus de biscuits !No more biscuits!This sentence is useful for expressing the absence of biscuits.Tatoeba #2319109 by sacredceltic, translation #6172523 by sundown
- On fait des biscuits.We're baking biscuits.This sentence is useful for describing the action of baking biscuits.Tatoeba #10039059 by Micsmithel, translation #6172522 by sundown
- J'ai apporté des biscuits.I've brought some biscuits.This sentence is useful for stating that you have brought biscuits.Tatoeba #4679043 by sacredceltic, translation #10512767 by sundown
- J'ai préparé des biscuits délicieux pour le buffet de ce soir.I have prepared some delicious biscuits for tonight's buffet.
- Les petits gâteaux au thé sont très appréciés lors des réceptionsTea biscuits are highly prized at receptions.
- Les sablés fondent dans la bouche.Shortbread biscuits melt in the mouth.
- J'adore les cookies au chocolat, ils sont tellement délicieux!I love chocolate cookies, they are so delicious!
- Le goûter parfait : un café et quelques petits beurres.The perfect snack: a coffee and a few petit beurres.
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Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- ManonTu veux des biscuits, Lucas ?Do you want some biscuits, Lucas?
- LucasOui, s'il te plaît.Yes, please.
- ManonLes biscuits sont sur la table.The biscuits are on the table.
- LucasMerci beaucoup, Manon.Thank you very much, Manon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
