How to Say “Corndog” in French

By Jackson Elijah • Updated October 5, 2026

beignet de saucisse

The French phrase for corndog is beignet de saucisse.

The term refers to a sausage on a stick that is coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep-fried.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some areas, people may use the term hot-dog au maïs to refer to corndogs.

Did you know?

The word beignet shares an ancestral root with the English word 'bunion'.
While a beignet de saucisse uses cornmeal in the US, traditional French beignets are usually made with wheat flour.
In France, you are more likely to find a beignet at a carnival or fair than in a standard restaurant.

Examples in context

J'ai essayé un corndog pour la première fois aujourd'hui. C'était délicieux!
I tried a corndog for the first time today. It was delicious!
J'adore manger des corndogs lors des fêtes foraines.
I love eating corndogs at carnivals.
Ce beignet de saucisse est chaud.
This corndog is hot.
Est-ce qu'il reste un beignet de saucisse ?
Is there a corndog left?

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries beignet, de, saucisse, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Jackson Elijah

Bonjour! I'm Jackson, a writer with an unyielding passion for the French language and culture, a curiosity I indulge by regularly incorporating it into my blog posts. From painting to cricket, there's barely a topic I haven't covered in French. For me, diving into the intricacies of the language, be it the formal or informal syntax, is more than just a hobby; it's a journey. Outside of writing, I'm a hiking enthusiast, a frequent role-player in good cop/bad cop scenarios, and I always enjoy a piece of gingerbread coupled with a bar of French chocolate.

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