sundae
In French, the English phrase ice cream sundae is translated as sundae.
The term sundae is used in French as a casual expression to describe the classic American dessert consisting of ice cream topped with syrup and other toppings.
Did you know?
- In French, the word glace can mean both 'ice cream' and 'mirror', depending on the context of the sentence.
- The word garniture is used for the 'toppings' on a sundae and also to describe a vegetable side dish or a savory garnish.
- The term coupe used in coupe glacée describes both the stemmed glass itself and the action of 'cutting' or 'trimming'.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un sundae, s'il vous plaît.I would like a sundae, please.
- Quelle est votre spécialité en matière de coupes de glace ?What is your specialty in terms of ice cream sundaes?
- Je voudrais un sundae au chocolat.I would like a chocolate sundae.
- Ce sundae est vraiment délicieux.This sundae is really delicious.
- Voulez-vous partager un sundae avec moi ?Do you want to share a sundae with me?
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting in a dessert shop.
- LucasEst-ce que tu veux un sundae ?Do you want a sundae?
- LéaOui, un sundae aux fraises serait parfait.Yes, a strawberry sundae would be perfect.
- LucasD'accord, je commande pour nous deux.Okay, I'll order for both of us.
- LéaMerci, tu es très gentil, Lucas.Thank you, you are very kind, Lucas.
