calories
The English phrase "calories" is translated into French as calories.
The term refers to the units of energy found in food and used by the body. A common related phrase is calculer les calories, which means to calculate the calories.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is calorie, which follows the standard French pattern for words ending in -ie.
Did you know?
- While English speakers might say 'calorie counting', French often uses the verb surveiller, meaning 'to watch' or 'to monitor', as in surveiller ses calories.
- French nutritionists often use the term valeur énergétique instead of calories when discussing the overall energy content of a meal in a formal or medical context.
- The French language has a specific term, calories vides, to describe 'empty calories'. This refers to foods that provide energy but lack vitamins and minerals, a distinction common in French dietary guidelines.
Examples in context
- Qui se soucie des calories ?Who cares about calories?This sentence is useful for asking who is concerned with calories.Tatoeba #10711020 by xhlulu, translation #5744129 by CM
- Combien y a-t-il de calories dans ce plat ?How many calories are in this dish?This sentence is useful for asking how many calories are in a specific dish.Tatoeba #5798338 by Toynop, translation #5790115 by Eccles17
- Combien ce sandwich contient-il de calories ?How many calories are there in that sandwich?This sentence is useful for asking how many calories a sandwich contains.Tatoeba #3251513 by sacredceltic, translation #3250975 by Hybrid
- La valeur calorique / énergétique de ce plat est élevée.The caloric value of this dish is high.
- Il est important de surveiller votre apport en énergie.It's important to monitor your energy intake.
- Je suis conscient(e) de mon apport calorique quotidien.I am aware of my daily calorie intake.
- La pâtisserie contient beaucoup de calories.The pastry contains a lot of calories.
- Combien y a-t-il de calories dans cette salade?How many calories are in this salad?
- Je fais attention à mon régime alimentaire pour contrôler mon nombre de calories.I am mindful of my diet to control my calorie count.
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are looking at the nutritional information on a snack package.
- LéaCe biscuit contient beaucoup de calories.This biscuit contains a lot of calories.
- HugoTu as raison, c'est très calorique.You are right, it is very caloric.
- LéaJe vais plutôt choisir un fruit.I will choose a fruit instead.
- HugoBonne idée, c'est bien meilleur pour la santé.Good idea, it is much better for your health.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
