gomme
/ɡɔm/
The French word gomme means eraser.
In the context of school supplies, gomme is the standard word for an eraser used with a pencil.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of gomme is gommes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɔm/
Did you know?
- French cosmetics often use the word gommage to describe a skin scrub or exfoliation process, treating the skin as if it were a surface being erased.
- The word gomme shares an ancient ancestor with the Egyptian word qmy, which referred to 'anointing oil'.
- In the world of tires, gomme is a slang term used by mechanics and racing fans to refer to the rubber of a tire.
Examples in context
- Tu as une gomme ?Do you have an eraser?
- Je cherche une gomme.I am looking for an eraser.
- Peux-tu me prêter ta gomme ?Can you lend me your eraser?
- Ma gomme est toute sèche.My eraser is all dried up.
- Je préfère utiliser un effaceur plutôt qu'une gomme.I prefer to use a correcting pen rather than an eraser.
- J'ai besoin d'une gomme.I need an eraser.
- Ta gomme est sur la table.Your eraser is on the table.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are studying at a desk together.
- EmmaGabriel, est-ce que tu as une gomme ?Gabriel, do you have an eraser?
- GabrielOui, la voici.Yes, here it is.
- EmmaMerci beaucoup.Thank you very much.
- GabrielDe rien, Emma.You're welcome, Emma.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gomme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gomme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
