caramel
/ka.ʁa.mɛl/masculine
The English word "caramel" is translated into French as caramel.
caramel refers to the confection. You may encounter more specific terms such as le caramel au beurre to describe caramel made with butter, or le caramel mou to refer to soft or chewy caramel.
Meaning: confection (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Brittany region of France, you may encounter the regional variation le caramel beurre salé.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of caramel is caramels.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables: /ka.ʁa.mɛl/.
Did you know?
- The French word caramel is a linguistic relative of the word chalumeau, which refers to a type of reed pipe or a blowtorch.
- While English speakers often use 'caramel' to describe a color, a French speaker would more likely use the word ambré or caramélisé to describe a golden, toasted hue.
- In some French culinary contexts, carameliser is used as a verb to describe the browning of meats, not just sugars.
Examples in context
- Aimez-vous la crème glacée au caramel?Do you like caramel-flavored ice cream?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes ice cream with the flavor of caramel.Tatoeba #4161156 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #4161110 by mervert1
- Voici une recette de caramel de banane qui pourra remplacer avantageusement le Nutella.Here is a recipe of banana caramel that can replace Nutella advantageously.This sentence is useful for mentioning a banana caramel recipe.Tatoeba #4941006 by gillux, translation #6698241 by Eccles17
- Qui peut me donner une recette de macarons au caramel ?Who can give me a recipe for caramel macarons?This sentence is useful for asking for a recipe for macarons containing caramel.Tatoeba #353402 by MUIRIEL, translation #10782386 by sundown
- J'adore le caramel.I love caramel.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are sharing a dessert at a café.
- NathanCe caramel est vraiment délicieux.This caramel is really delicious.
- ChloéJe suis d'accord, il est très onctueux.I agree, it is very smooth.
- NathanTu veux finir le reste du caramel ?Do you want to finish the rest of the caramel?
- ChloéOui, merci Nathan, c'est gentil.Yes, thanks Nathan, that is kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caramel” translations and entries caramel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caramel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
