barre de céréales
/baʁ də se.ʁe.al/feminine
The English phrase 'granola bar' is translated into French as barre de céréales. Wiktionary also lists barre tendre.
Meaning: confection of granola and sweetener pressed into a bar shape (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| barre de céréales | /baʁ də se.ʁe.al/ | feminine |
| barre tendre | feminine |
The term refers to a confection made of granola and a sweetener pressed into a bar shape.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase barre de céréales literally translates to 'cereal bar'.
Which one should you use?
While barre de céréales is a general term for any cereal bar, barre tendre is used specifically to describe granola bars that have a soft texture.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the variation Barre aux céréales is more commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because barre is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine article une when referring to a single granola bar. To express the plural, you must make the noun barre plural, while céréales remains plural as it refers to the substance, resulting in des barres de céréales.
How do you pronounce it?
/baʁ də se.ʁe.al/
Did you know?
- The word barre in barre de céréales is a linguistic relative of the Ancient Greek word pháros, which referred to a lighthouse or a beacon.
- While barre de céréales is the standard term, using the word granola in France often implies a specific, health-conscious 'muesli' style rather than just any cereal bar.
Examples in context
- Je vais manger une barre de céréales pour le petit déjeuner.I'm going to eat a granola bar for breakfast.
- Je mange une barre de céréales.I am eating a granola bar.
- Il reste une barre de céréales dans le sac.There is one granola bar left in the bag.
- Elle a acheté une barre de céréales pour le goûter.She bought a granola bar for her snack.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are preparing for a hike.
- LéaAs-tu pris une barre de céréales pour la randonnée ?Did you take a granola bar for the hike?
- LucasOui, j'en ai mis une dans mon sac.Yes, I put one in my bag.
- LéaParfait, j'en ai aussi une pour moi.Perfect, I have one for myself too.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée, on aura de l'énergie.That's a good idea, we will have some energy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “granola bar” translations and entries barre de céréales, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries barre, barre de céréales, de, tendre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
