boîte de chocolats
The English phrase "box of chocolates" is translated into French as boîte de chocolats.
The phrase refers to a container filled with various chocolate candies.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of boîte (box), de (of) and chocolats (chocolates).
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard way to refer to a box containing various candies is the plural form boîte de chocolats. Using the singular form boîte de chocolat is also grammatically possible and often implies the box contains the substance of chocolate itself.
Did you know?
- In France, a boîte can also refer to a nightclub. If someone invites you to la boîte, they are not asking you to go inside a chocolate container.
- French uses the word boîte to describe a company or a business. An employee might refer to their workplace as ma boîte in an informal setting.
- The word boîte is a linguistic sibling to the English word 'box'. Both descend from the same Latin roots, specifically the Latin 'buxis' which refers to the boxwood tree.
Examples in context
- Où est ma boîte de chocolats ?Where's my box of chocolates?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your boîte de chocolats.Tatoeba #546483 by sacredceltic, translation #321456 by CK
- Voilà une boîte de chocolats pour vous.Here's a box of chocolates for you.This sentence is useful for presenting a boîte de chocolats to someone.Tatoeba #7862659 by Aiji, translation #3736955 by CK
- Tom a donné une boîte de chocolats à Mary.Tom gave Mary a box of chocolates.This sentence is useful for describing someone giving a boîte de chocolats to another person.Tatoeba #5359255 by Aiji, translation #3875956 by Hybrid
- Je voudrais une boîte de chocolats de qualité, s'il vous plaît.I would like a box of quality chocolates, please.
- Je pense que je vais acheter une boîte de chocolats pour notre soirée.I think I'll buy a box of chocolates for our evening get-together.
- Tu devrais essayer cet assortiment de chocolats, ils sont excellents !You should try this assortment of chocolates, they're excellent!
- Je voudrais une boîte de chocolats noirs, s'il vous plaîtI would like a box of dark chocolates, please.
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Example conversation
Manon brings a gift for Nathan.
- ManonJ'ai acheté une boîte de chocolats pour toi.I bought a box of chocolates for you.
- NathanC'est très gentil, merci Manon !That's very kind, thank you Manon!
- ManonOuvre la boîte de chocolats tout de suite.Open the box of chocolates right away.
- NathanJe vais en manger un maintenant.I am going to eat one now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boîte, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
