j'aime la glace
The French phrase for "I like ice cream" is j'aime la glace.
This phrase is a simple statement used to express a personal fondness for ice cream.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, it is common to say J'adore la crème glacée ! to mean "I adore ice cream!"
Did you know?
- The word glace shares a historical connection with the word 'glass'. This stems from an old linguistic link between the concepts of translucent ice and transparent glass.
- The word glace can also refer to a 'glaze' used in cooking. For example, a chef might speak of 'glacer' a dish to give it a shiny appearance.
- The term crème glacée, common in Quebec, literally means 'iced cream', reflecting a more descriptive approach than the French glace.
Examples in context
- J'apprécie la crème glacée.I appreciate ice cream.
- Je suis un(e) grand(e) amateur/amatrice de glaces.I am a big fan of ice cream.
- J'adore la glace !I adore ice cream!
- J'aime trop la crème glacée.I really like ice cream.
- La glace, j'en suis dingue !I'm crazy about ice cream!
- J'aime la glace au chocolat.I like chocolate ice cream.
- J'aime la glace à la vanille.I like vanilla ice cream.
- Est-ce que tu sais que j'aime la glace ?Do you know that I like ice cream?
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are at a dessert shop.
- LucasJ'aime la glace, Emma.I like ice cream, Emma.
- EmmaMoi aussi, j'adore ça !Me too, I love it!
- LucasOn prend un pot ?Should we get a cup?
- EmmaOui, bonne idée !Yes, good idea!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glace, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
