noix de cajou
In French, the English phrase cashew is translated as noix de cajou.
The term refers to the cashew nut.
Meaning: cashew nut (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of noix (nut), de (of) and cajou (cashew).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase noix de cajou is used for both the singular cashew nut and the plural cashew nuts.
Did you know?
- The word cajou is borrowed from the Portuguese caju, which comes from the Tupi language of indigenous Brazilians.
- The cashew nut is attached to a fleshy, edible part called a pomme de cajou, or 'cashew apple'. In French botanical discussions, this is described as a faux-fruit.
- In French, the word noix can mean both 'nut' in general and 'walnut' specifically. Without adding de cajou, a French speaker might assume you are asking for walnuts.
Examples in context
- Combien coûte une boîte de touron de noix de cajou ?How much is one box of cashew turrones?This sentence is useful for asking about the price of a box of cashew turrones using noix de cajou.Tatoeba #9983398 by gillux, translation #2280866 by ichivivi20
- Je dois acheter des noix de cajou pour la recette.I need to buy cashews for the recipe.
- Je voudrais un sachet de noix de cajou.I would like a bag of cashew nuts.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are sharing a snack bowl.
- HugoQu'est-ce que c'est ?What is this?
- ChloéCe sont des noix de cajou, Hugo.These are cashew nuts, Hugo.
- HugoElles sont très bonnes !They are very good!
- ChloéOui, j'aime beaucoup les noix de cajou.Yes, I like cashew nuts a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
