tablette de chocolat
/ta.blɛt də ʃɔ.kɔ.la/feminine
The English phrase chocolate bar is translated into French as tablette de chocolat. Wiktionary also lists plaque de chocolat.
Meaning: bar of solid chocolate (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tablette de chocolat | /ta.blɛt də ʃɔ.kɔ.la/ | feminine |
| plaque de chocolat | feminine |
This term refers to a bar of solid chocolate.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tablette literally refers to a small tablet or slab, which is why it is used for a chocolate bar.
Which one should you use?
Use tablette de chocolat for a standard, thin bar of chocolate typically found in stores. Use plaque de chocolat when referring to a larger, thicker or more substantial slab of chocolate.
How do you pronounce it?
/ta.blɛt də ʃɔ.kɔ.la/
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Examples in context
- J'ai acheté une tablette de chocolat de haute qualité à la pâtisserie.I bought a high-quality chocolate bar at the pastry shop.
- Merci de m'avoir offert une délicieuse barre de chocolat au lait.Thank you for gifting me a delicious milk chocolate bar.
- On se retrouve à la bibliothèque avec une tablette de chocolat ?Shall we meet at the library with a chocolate bar?
- J'ai acheté une tablette de chocolat.I bought a chocolate bar.
- Tu veux partager ta tablette de chocolat ?Do you want to share your chocolate bar?
- Cette tablette de chocolat est très bonne.This chocolate bar is very good.
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting on a park bench during a break.
- LucasTu as une tablette de chocolat pour nous ?Do you have a chocolate bar for us?
- LéaOui, je l'ai dans mon sac.Yes, I have it in my bag.
- LucasSuper, merci beaucoup Léa !Great, thank you very much, Léa!
- LéaDe rien, Lucas.You're welcome, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chocolate bar” translations and entries tablette de chocolat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chocolat, de, plaque, tablette, tablette de chocolat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
