beignets
The English phrase "donuts" is translated into French as beignets.
This term refers to sweet fried dough cakes, which are often ring-shaped and topped with sugar or glaze.
Which one should you use?
While beignets is the standard French term, the English word donuts is also used in French, particularly in larger cities or areas where there is significant English influence.
Did you know?
- A 'beignet' can also refer to a savory fried snack, such as those made with salt cod. This means the word doesn't always signal a sweet dessert in a French menu.
- In some French regions, beignets are specifically eaten during Mardi Gras as a symbolic indulgence before the fasting of Lent.
- In New Orleans, beignets are traditionally served square and covered in a mountain of powdered sugar rather than being ring-shaped.
Examples in context
- À qui le tour d'acheter des beignets ?Whose turn is it to buy donuts?This sentence is useful for asking whose turn it is to buy beignets.Tatoeba #6380820 by Aiji, translation #2775341 by CK
- Je voudrais un beignet, s'il vous plaît.I would like a donut, please.
- Pouvez-vous me donner un donut, s'il vous plaît?Can you give me a donut, please?
- Veux-tu manger des petits beignets?Do you want to eat some little donuts?
- J'ai acheté des donuts pour notre goûter.I bought some donuts for our snack.
- J'aime beaucoup ces beignets au sucre.I really like these sugar donuts.
- Il reste encore des beignets dans la boîte.There are still donuts left in the box.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are having breakfast at home.
- HugoManon, tu veux des beignets ?Manon, do you want some donuts?
- ManonOui, avec un café, s'il te plaît.Yes, with a coffee, please.
- HugoTiens, voici tes beignets.Here, here are your donuts.
- ManonMerci Hugo, ils ont l'air délicieux.Thanks Hugo, they look delicious.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
