desserts
The English phrase 'desserts' is translated into French as desserts.
desserts refers to sweet courses eaten at the end of a meal.
Which one should you use?
If you want to sound more sophisticated, you can use Les douceurs to mean sweet treats and delicacies. In the context of a formal dinner, Les entremets specifically denotes desserts that are served between main courses.
When do people say it?
You may also use adjectives to describe your food, such as Croquant(e) (crunchy), Léger(ère) (light), Crémeux(euse) (creamy), Délicieux(euse) (delicious) or Sucré(e) (sweet).
Did you know?
- The term dessert comes from the French verb desservir, which means 'to clear the table'.
- In France, the dessert is often preceded by a palate cleanser called a trou normand, which is a small glass of Calvados apple brandy.
- While dessert is common, if you are describing a small, delightful sweet treat, a Frenchman might call it une gourmandise.
Examples in context
- J'adore faire des desserts.I love making desserts.This sentence is useful for expressing a love for making desserts.Tatoeba #7677795 by tras, translation #6327173 by Hybrid
- Je n’aime aucun de ces desserts.I do not like any of these desserts.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not like any of the desserts provided.Tatoeba #12036872 by Danka, translation #12036873 by Danka
- Les desserts sont trop sucrés ici.The desserts are too sweet here.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are at a restaurant after finishing their main course.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu veux commander des desserts ?Do you want to order some desserts?
- LéaNon, je n'ai plus faim, Gabriel.No, I am not hungry anymore, Gabriel.
- GabrielC'est dommage, les desserts sont excellents !That's a shame, the desserts are excellent!
- LéaPeut-être une prochaine fois, alors.Maybe next time, then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
