glucides
The English phrase "carbs" translates to French as glucides.
How does it change in a sentence?
glucides is a masculine noun and is almost always used in the plural when referring to carbohydrates in a general dietary sense.
Did you know?
- In French, sucres lents 'slow sugars' is a common colloquial way to describe complex carbohydrates like whole grains and legumes.
- When discussing a diet low in 'carbs', a French person is more likely to say they are 'évitant les féculents' (avoiding starchy foods) than using the word glucides.
- The word glucides comes from the Greek 'glukus', meaning 'sweet', which is the same root used to describe 'glucose'.
Examples in context
- Les glucides sont une source essentielle d'énergie pour le corps humain.Carbs are an essential source of energy for the human body.
- Il est important de surveiller sa consommation d'hydrates de carbone pour maintenir une alimentation équilibrée.It's important to monitor your carb intake to maintain a balanced diet.
- J'essaie de réduire ma consommation de sucres lents pour perdre du poids.I'm trying to reduce my carb intake to lose weight.
- Les aliments riches en glucides complexes sont idéaux pour l'énergie à long terme.Foods rich in complex carbs are ideal for long-term energy.
- Il faut limiter les glucides.You should limit carbs.
- Ce plat contient beaucoup de glucides.This dish contains a lot of carbs.
- Je réduis ma consommation de glucides.I am reducing my carb intake.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing their diet at lunch.
- ChloéEst-ce que ce plat contient beaucoup de glucides ?Does this dish contain a lot of carbs?
- GabrielOui, il y a des pommes de terre.Yes, there are potatoes in it.
- ChloéJe vais éviter les glucides aujourd'hui.I will avoid carbs today.
- GabrielPrends juste la salade alors, Chloé.Just take the salad then, Chloé.
