macaron
/ma.ka.ʁɔ̃/masculine
The French word macaron means pastry.
A macaron refers to a small, colorful meringue-based sandwich cookie.
Meaning: pastry (noun)
Which one should you use?
In French, macaron refers to the small, colorful meringue-based sandwich cookies, whereas the English word 'macaroon' (often spelled macaroon) typically refers to a dense coconut confection.
How do you pronounce it?
/ma.ka.ʁɔ̃/. The word has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word macaron shares the same root as the English word 'macaroni', both descending from the Italian 'maccarone' meaning 'dough' or 'paste'.
- The macaron is often associated with the 'Parisian' style, but its origins trace back to various monastic traditions in the French provinces.
- In a professional French kitchen, the term 'macaronnage' is used to describe the specific technique of folding ingredients to achieve the perfect texture.
Examples in context
- J'adore les macarons!I love macarons!
- Pourriez-vous m'indiquer où je peux acheter des macarons ?Could you tell me where I can buy some macarons?
- Je vais offrir des macarons à mon ami pour son anniversaire.I'm going to give my friend macarons for his birthday.
- Les macarons sont très populaires en France.Macarons are very popular in France.
- Ce macaron est délicieux.This macaron is delicious.
- Je voudrais un macaron rose.I would like a pink macaron.
- Elle a acheté un macaron.She bought a macaron.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are at a small French bakery.
- GabrielTu veux un macaron ?Do you want a macaron?
- LéaOui, un macaron à la vanille, s'il te plaît.Yes, a vanilla macaron, please.
- GabrielRegarde ce macaron, il est très beau.Look at this macaron, it is very beautiful.
- LéaIl a l'air très bon.It looks very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “macaron” translations and entries macaron, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries macaron, CC BY-SA 4.0.
