lait au chocolat
The English phrase "chocolate milk" is translated into French as lait au chocolat.
lait au chocolat refers to a milk drink that is flavored with chocolate.
Meaning: milk drink flavored with chocolate (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lait (milk) and au chocolat (with or flavored with chocolate).
Did you know?
- The word chocolat entered French via Spanish, but its roots are in the Classical Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs in Mexico.
- In France, lait au chocolat is often associated with the goûter, a traditional mid-afternoon snack for children.
- In many French-speaking regions, a chocolate milk-like drink is often called a chocolat rather than using the word 'lait'.
Examples in context
- J'aime le lait au chocolat.I like chocolate milk.This sentence is useful for expressing your preference for lait au chocolat.Tatoeba #10280767 by Micsmithel, translation #2377443 by CK
- Aimes-tu le lait au chocolat ?Do you like chocolate milk?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they like lait au chocolat.Tatoeba #8703607 by Julien_PDC, translation #1989679 by Spamster
- Au petit-déjeuner, je bois toujours du lait au chocolat.For breakfast, I always drink chocolate milk.
- Je vais acheter du lait au chocolat.I am going to buy some chocolate milk.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- HugoLéa, est-ce qu'il reste du lait au chocolat ?Léa, is there any chocolate milk left?
- LéaOui, il y en a dans le frigo.Yes, there is some in the fridge.
- HugoGénial, je vais en prendre un peu.Great, I'm going to take some.
- LéaD'accord, sers-toi Hugo.Okay, help yourself Hugo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chocolat, lait, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
