burger
/bœʁ.ɡœʁ/masculine
The French word for "burger" is burger.
burger is an informal noun used to refer to a hamburger.
Meaning: informal: hamburger (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the full word hamburger is also used in French, the shortened form burger is more frequent in casual dining contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, simply add an 's' to the end, as in des burgers.
How do you pronounce it?
/bœʁ.ɡœʁ/
Did you know?
- While 'burger' is an English loanword, French chefs often use the term 'sandwich' as a broader category that can include many different types of meat-filled breads.
- In France, you might find a 'burger de luxe' on a menu, which often implies it is made with artisanal French cheeses rather than standard processed slices.
- Because 'burger' is an unadapted borrowing, it does not follow typical French spelling patterns for words ending in 'er', which usually would be pronounced as 'ay'.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un hamburger, s'il vous plaîtI would like a burger, please
- Je vais prendre un burger, s'il vous plaîtI'll have a burger, please
- Je préfère un cheeseburgerI prefer a cheeseburger
- Je voudrais un burger, s'il vous plaît.I would like a burger, please.
- Ce burger est vraiment délicieux.This burger is really delicious.
- On mange un burger ce midi ?Are we eating a burger this lunch time?
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- LucasTu as faim, Emma ?Are you hungry, Emma?
- EmmaOui, j'ai envie d'un bon burger.Yes, I feel like having a good burger.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée, allons-y !That's a great idea, let's go!
- EmmaSuper, je connais un endroit génial.Great, I know a wonderful place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “burger” translations and entries burger, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries burger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
