macarons
macarons is the French word for the English phrase macarons.
The term refers to small, round meringue-based cookies that are made using almond flour and sugar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun macaron is masculine, so you would say un macaron to refer to a single cookie.
Did you know?
- While the English 'macaroon' refers to a dense, coconut-based cookie, the French 'macaron' describes the smooth, sandwich-style meringue, which can cause confusion in international hotels.
- Unlike most traditional French pastries that rely on wheat, macarons are naturally gluten-free because they are based on almond meal.
- French bakers use a specialized term, macaronnage, to describe the exact folding technique required to get the batter's consistency right.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais des macarons.I'd like some macarons.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to have some macarons.Tatoeba #11973202 by Fenrir, translation #11973203 by Fenrir
- Qui peut me donner une recette de macarons au caramel ?Who can give me a recipe for caramel macarons?This sentence is useful for asking for a recipe for macarons with caramel flavor.Tatoeba #353402 by MUIRIEL, translation #10782386 by sundown
- Bonjour, madame. Je voudrais acheter des macarons, s'il vous plaît.Hello, ma'am. I would like to buy some macarons, please.
- On va acheter des macarons pour la soirée ?Shall we buy some macarons for the party?
- Ces macarons sont délicieux.These macarons are delicious.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are at a pastry shop.
- ChloéRegarde ces beaux macarons !Look at these beautiful macarons!
- HugoIls ont l'air très bons.They look very good.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu en veux ?Do you want some?
- HugoOui, je vais en prendre deux.Yes, I will take two.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
