j'adore les cornichons
The English phrase "I love pickles" can be translated into French as j'adore les cornichons.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for pickled cucumbers. In French, the term les cornichons specifically refers to pickles.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase j'adore les cornichons is composed of je (I), adore (adore/love), les (the) and cornichons (pickles/gherkins).
Which one should you use?
While j'adore les cornichons expresses a strong passion, the phrase j'aime les cornichons is the standard way to say "I like" or "I love" in a more moderate sense. In French, adorer is commonly used to express a strong liking for objects or food, whereas aimer can be ambiguous when used with people because it can mean both "to like" and "to love".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to express a more moderate level of affection, you can use the verb aimer instead of adore, as seen in j'aime les cornichons.
Did you know?
- The word cornichon is sometimes used as a playful or mild insult to call someone a 'dummy' or a 'silly person', much like calling someone a 'goofball' in English.
- While cornichons are used for appetizers, larger American-style deli pickles are often referred to by the English word pickles in France.
- Traditionally, cornichons au vinaigre are served as a palate cleanser alongside pâtés and charcuterie rather than inside a sandwich.
Examples in context
- J'adore les cornichons.I love pickles.
- C'est vrai, j'adore les cornichons dans mes sandwichs.It's true, I love pickles in my sandwiches.
- Tu le sais, j'adore les cornichons.You know it, I love pickles.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are eating lunch together.
- NathanTu veux quelques cornichons, Léa ?Do you want some pickles, Léa?
- LéaOui, j'adore les cornichons !Yes, I love pickles!
- NathanMoi aussi, c'est délicieux.Me too, it's delicious.
- LéaMerci pour le partage, Nathan.Thanks for sharing, Nathan.
