How to Say “Macaroni” in French

macaronis
/ma.ka.ʁɔ.ni/masculine, plural
The English word macaroni is translated into French as macaronis.
In French, macaronis refers to a type of pasta.
Meaning: type of pasta (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The form macaronis is a masculine plural noun.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ma.ka.ʁɔ.ni/. It consists of 4 syllables.

Did you know?

  • Be careful not to confuse macaronis with macarons, which are the famous French meringue-based sandwich cookies.
  • In some regions of France, macaronis are historically associated with 'cuisine bourgeoise' as a hearty, comforting meal for the middle class rather than peasant food.
  • In French culinary history, macaronis were often paired with a gratin technique, where they are baked with cheese and breadcrumbs to create a crust.

Examples in context

  • L'odeur des macaronis au fromage me donne la nausée.
    The smell of macaroni and cheese makes me nauseous.
    This sentence is useful for describing the smell of the macaronis.
    Tatoeba #820655 by sacredceltic, translation #566093 by darinmex
  • Couvrez entièrement les macaronis d'eau.
    Cover the macaroni fully with water.
    This sentence is useful for instructions on how to cook the macaronis.
    Tatoeba #453559 by MUIRIEL, translation #453575 by FeuDRenais
  • La recette traditionnelle des macaronis au fromage.
    The traditional recipe for macaroni and cheese.
  • N'oubliez pas d'ajouter les macaronis à la liste des ingrédients.
    Don't forget to add macaroni to the list of ingredients.
  • Je me suis préparé des pâtes ce soir, j'adore les macaronis !
    I made some pasta tonight, I love macaroni!
  • As-tu déjà goûté mes pâtes à la sauce tomate et aux macaronis ?
    Have you ever tried my pasta with tomato sauce and macaroni?
  • On peut préparer de délicieuses pâtes à la carbonara avec des macaronis.
    You can make delicious carbonara pasta with macaroni.
  • Il reste des macaronis dans la casserole.
    There are some macaroni left in the pot.
  • 1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Nathan and Manon are deciding what to eat for lunch.

  1. Nathan

    Qu'est-ce qu'on mange aujourd'hui ?
    What are we eating today?
  2. Manon

    On peut préparer des macaronis.
    We can prepare some macaroni.
  3. Nathan

    C'est une excellente idée, Manon !
    That is an excellent idea, Manon!
  4. Manon

    Super, je sors la casserole.
    Great, I'll get the pot.

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