Kraft
Kraft is the French term for the brand of processed cheese and food products known as Kraft.
The word refers to the specific brand name of processed cheese and other food items.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the phrase Carton Brun may be used instead.
Did you know?
- The French word kraft for brown paper is a loanword from the German word Kraft, meaning 'strength'.
- In France, kraft does not usually refer to the food brand, but rather to a specific type of strong, brown wrapping paper.
- French speakers use the generic term fromage fondu for any processed cheese, treating the category of food as more important than the brand Kraft.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'un rouleau de papier Kraft pour emballer les cadeaux.I need a roll of Kraft paper to wrap the gifts.
- Le déménagement nécessitera de nombreuses boîtes en carton Kraft .The move will require many Kraft cardboard boxes.
- J'ai acheté du Kraft pour les enfants.I bought some Kraft for the children.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du fromage Kraft ?Is there any Kraft cheese left?
- Tu préfères le cheddar Kraft ou le vrai fromage ?Do you prefer Kraft cheddar or real cheese?
Example conversation
In a grocery store aisle.
- NathanChloé, est-ce que tu vois du Kraft ?Chloé, do you see any Kraft?
- ChloéOui, il est juste là, Nathan.Yes, it is right there, Nathan.
- NathanParfait, prends-en un paquet pour nous.Perfect, grab a pack for us.
- ChloéD'accord, je le mets dans le panier.Okay, I'll put it in the basket.
