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.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- NathanQu'est-ce qu'on mange aujourd'hui ?What are we eating today?
- ManonOn peut préparer des macaronis.We can prepare some macaroni.
- NathanC'est une excellente idée, Manon !That is an excellent idea, Manon!
- ManonSuper, je sors la casserole.Great, I'll get the pot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “macaroni” translations and entries macaronis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.