cheddar
/tʃɛ.daʁ/masculine
The English word cheddar is translated into French as cheddar.
cheddar is a masculine noun used to refer to the specific type of cheese known as cheddar.
Meaning: cheese (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃɛ.daʁ/. The word has 2 syllables.
When do people say it?
If you wish to request a small amount of this cheese, you can use the phrase Un peu de cheddar.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'cheddar' to describe a color, a French speaker would rarely use cheddar as a color adjective, preferring the term orangé to describe food.
- In French culinary contexts, cheddar is often categorized as a fromage à pâte pressée cuite, which literally translates to 'cooked pressed-paste cheese'.
- While many French cheeses are named after their region of origin, cheddar remains named after its English birthplace, ignoring local French naming conventions.
Examples in context
- le cheddarLe cheddar est sur la table.
- du cheddarJe voudrais du cheddar, s'il vous plaît.
- un cheddarIl a acheté un cheddar très fort.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are preparing a snack platter.
- HugoEmma, est-ce qu'on a du cheddar ?Emma, do we have any cheddar?
- EmmaOui, il y en a dans le frigo.Yes, there is some in the fridge.
- HugoSuper, je vais couper le cheddar.Great, I will cut the cheddar.
- EmmaC'est parfait pour le plateau.It's perfect for the platter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheddar” translations and entries cheddar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
