sucette
/sy.sɛt/Europe, feminine
The English word "lollipop" is translated into French as sucette. Wiktionary also lists suçon.
Meaning: confectionery on a stick (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sucette | /sy.sɛt/ | Europe, feminine |
| suçon | /sy.sɔ̃/ | Canada, masculine |
Both sucette and suçon are used to refer to confectionery on a stick.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sucette is a diminutive of the verb sucer (to suck), and literally means "little sucker".
Which one should you use?
In France, suçon typically refers to a "hickey" (a bruise from kissing) rather than a lollipop. In contrast, sucette is the standard term used in France for the candy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec and other parts of Canada, suçon is commonly used for a lollipop, whereas sucette is the standard term in France.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sucette is sucettes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word sucette is pronounced /sy.sɛt/ and has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While a French person uses sucette for the candy, a person in Quebec will happily offer you a suçon, using the exact word that means 'hickey' in Paris.
- The suffix -ette in sucette is a common French tool used to make things feel smaller, cuter or more delicate.
- In some older French texts, suçon was used to describe a 'sucker' or a tool used for extracting liquids through suction.
Examples in context
- Cette sucette est trop sucrée.This lollipop is too sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the sweetness of a sucette.Tatoeba #8533011 by Aiji, translation #8417297 by AlanF_US
- Quand tu manges une sucette, est-ce que tu la croques ou tu la suces ?When eating a lollipop, do you bite it or do you keep sucking it?This sentence is useful for asking whether one bites or sucks a sucette.Tatoeba #13326889 by genes1s, translation #9289029 by DJ_Saidez
- Il avait acheté un suçon au magasin à un dollar.He had purchased a lollipop at the dollar store.This sentence is useful for mentioning the purchase of a suçon.Tatoeba #12353930 by menaud, translation #12353932 by menaud
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are at a candy shop.
- LucasTu veux une sucette, Chloé ?Do you want a lollipop, Chloé?
- ChloéOui, je voudrais une sucette rouge.Yes, I would like a red lollipop.
- LucasTiens, la voici pour toi.Here, here it is for you.
- ChloéMerci, Lucas, elle est super !Thanks, Lucas, it is great!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lollipop” translations and entries sucette, suçon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
