Bosco
Bosco is the French name for the brand of chocolate syrup used as a drink mixer or topping.
Bosco refers specifically to the brand of chocolate syrup used as a topping or a mixer for drinks.
Did you know?
- The name bosco is derived from the word boscot, which comes from the French word for 'hunchback'.
- An English speaker might assume bosco is related to the Italian word for 'wood', but in a French context, its history is tied to the word 'hunchback'.
- If a French speaker reads bosco in a historical manuscript, they are likely seeing a variant of boscot rather than a reference to a dessert topping.
Examples in context
- Est-ce qu'il reste du Bosco dans le frigo ?Is there any Bosco left in the fridge?
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- ManonGabriel, où est la bouteille de Bosco ?Gabriel, where is the bottle of Bosco?
- GabrielElle est dans le placard, Manon.It is in the cupboard, Manon.
- ManonMerci, je vais en mettre sur mes crêpes.Thanks, I am going to put some on my crepes.
- GabrielGardes-en un peu pour moi !Save some for me!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bosco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
