noix de macadamia
/nwa d(ə) ma.ka.da.mja/
The English phrase "macadamia nuts" is translated into French as noix de macadamia.
noix de macadamia is the direct translation for macadamia nuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of noix (nut), de (of) and macadamia (macadamia).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase noix de macadamia, the word macadamia remains singular even when you are referring to multiple nuts, because it functions as a noun adjunct describing the type of nut.
Did you know?
- The Latin root nux used for noix is the same root that gives us the English word 'nuclear', referring to the kernel or core.
- Because noix is used for walnuts, a French speaker wanting specifically 'walnuts' will often say noix de Grenoble to distinguish them from other nuts like noix de macadamia.
- While English speakers say 'macadamia nuts', a French person might simply say des macadamias in a casual market setting, dropping the word noix entirely.
Examples in context
- J'adore les noix de macadamia dans les cookies.I love macadamia nuts in cookies.
- Tu as des noix de macadam ? J'adore ça !Do you have any macadamia nuts? I love them!
- J'aime beaucoup les noix de macadamia.I really like macadamia nuts.
- Est-ce qu'il y a des noix de macadamia ici ?Are there any macadamia nuts here?
- Elle a acheté un sachet de noix de macadamia.She bought a bag of macadamia nuts.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are browsing the snack aisle in a supermarket.
- LucasLéa, tu veux des noix de macadamia ?Léa, do you want some macadamia nuts?
- LéaOui, ce serait délicieux avec un thé.Yes, they would be delicious with a tea.
- LucasJe vais prendre ce paquet de noix de macadamia.I will take this bag of macadamia nuts.
- LéaParfait, merci beaucoup, Lucas.Perfect, thank you very much, Lucas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry noix de macadamia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
