crème caillée
feminine
The English phrase "clotted cream" is translated into French as crème caillée.
crème caillée refers to a thick cream.
Meaning: thick cream (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
crème caillée is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- Because clotted cream is so specific to the West Country of England, French food writers often keep the English term 'clotted cream' rather than translating it to crème caillée.
- The term caillé comes from the verb cailler, which can also be used as a slang expression to describe someone who is freezing cold.
- The French word crème shares a root with the Ancient Greek word khrîsma, which referred to an aromatic oil used for anointing.
Example sentences for French are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are having afternoon tea.
- NathanEst-ce que tu aimes la crème caillée ?Do you like clotted cream?
- EmmaOui, c'est ma préférée avec la confiture.Yes, it is my favorite with jam.
- NathanJe vais en mettre sur mon scone.I am going to put some on my scone.
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée, Nathan.That is an excellent idea, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clotted cream” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crème, CC BY-SA 4.0.
