cracker
masculine
The English phrase "cracker" can be translated into French as cracker. Wiktionary also lists craquelin.
Meaning: crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cracker | masculine | |
| craquelin | /kʁa.klɛ̃/ | Quebec, masculine |
The term refers to a crispy baked bread that is usually salty or savoury.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the word craquelin is used for a cracker.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both cracker and craquelin are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- In France, craquelin does not usually refer to a salty cracker but to a crunchy streusel topping used on cream puffs to ensure they rise evenly.
- While cracker describes the snack, the verb craquer is used idiomatically in French to mean 'to have a breakdown' or 'to give in' to a temptation.
- The Dutch roots of craquelin connect it to the 'krakeling', a traditional twisted pretzel-shaped biscuit found in the Low Countries.
Examples in context
- J'adore grignoter des petits biscuits salés !I love snacking on crackers!
- un cracker saléA salty cracker
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are preparing a snack platter.
- EmmaOn a encore des crackers ?Do we still have some crackers?
- GabrielOui, il reste une boîte dans le placard.Yes, there is one box left in the cupboard.
- EmmaParfait, je vais sortir un cracker pour goûter.Perfect, I'll take out a cracker to taste.
- GabrielD'accord, apporte-les sur la table, Emma.Okay, bring them to the table, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cracker” translations and entries craquelin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries craquelin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
