crackers
The English phrase 'crackers' can be translated into French as crackers.
crackers refers to thin, crisp, savory biscuits that are typically eaten with cheese or soup.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The standard way to describe these items in France is biscuits salés. In more formal contexts or specifically in Canadian French, you may use craquelins.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term craquelins is used mainly in Canadian French.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cracker is a masculine noun in French. For example, one cracker is un cracker.
Did you know?
- While crackers is an English loanword in France, the word craquelin also refers to a crunchy sugar topping used on certain French pastries.
- French speakers use the verb craquer to describe the sound of a cracker breaking, but also to say they are 'cracking' under pressure or giving in to temptation.
- In many French-speaking parts of Europe, 'crackers' are often categorized under apéritif products, which are snacks served before a meal.
Examples in context
- Je déteste ces maudits crackers.I hate those damn crackers.This sentence shows how to express a strong dislike for crackers.Tatoeba #14017735 by Myrano_, translation #13574768 by Myrano_
- Il a vécu de crackers et d'eau pendant trois jours.He lived on crackers and water for three days.This sentence illustrates using crackers as a food source.Tatoeba #131324 by nimfeo, translation #292508 by CK
- Pour l'apéritif, nous avons acheté des biscuits salés de différentes saveurs.For the aperitif, we bought various flavors of crackers.
- Voulez-vous des crackers avec votre fromage ?Do you want some crackers with your cheese?
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are preparing a snack platter.
- LéaGabriel, est-ce qu'on a encore des crackers ?Gabriel, do we have any crackers left?
- GabrielOui, il y en a dans le placard.Yes, there are some in the cupboard.
- LéaParfait, ils vont très bien avec ce fromage.Perfect, they go very well with this cheese.
- GabrielJe vais les sortir tout de suite.I will take them out right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
