ourson en gélatine
The English phrase "gummy bear" is translated into French as ourson en gélatine.
Meaning: candy (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ourson en gélatine means "little bear in gelatin".
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the phrase from singular to plural, change ourson to oursons to get oursons en gélatine.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the word gomme to describe this candy. In French, gomme refers to an eraser or chewing gum.
Did you know?
- Using the term ourson is a common way in French to refer to a teddy bear as well as a gummy bear.
- In France, gummy candies that are not bear-shaped are often called bonbons gélifiés, which describes the 'gelled' texture rather than the ingredient.
- The French word for gelatin, gélatine, was not coined natively but was borrowed from the Italian word gelatina.
Examples in context
- Laissez-moi vous offrir quelques oursons en gélatine, c'est un plaisir sucré que tout le monde apprécie.Let me offer you some Gummy Bears, it's a sweet pleasure that everyone enjoys.
- Tu veux des gummies ?Do you want some Gummy Bears?
- J'aime beaucoup cet ourson en gélatine.I really like this gummy bear.
- Est-ce qu'il reste un ourson en gélatine ?Is there a gummy bear left?
- Le petit ourson en gélatine est rouge.The little gummy bear is red.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, gélatine, ourson, CC BY-SA 4.0.
