matcha
/mat.ʃa/masculine
In French, the English phrase "matcha" is translated as matcha. Wiktionary also lists maccha.
Meaning: powdered green tea for ceremonies (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| matcha | /mat.ʃa/ | masculine |
| maccha | masculine |
matcha refers to the powdered green tea used in ceremonies.
Which one should you use?
The form maccha is an alternative spelling of the word.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mat.ʃa/
Did you know?
- The word matcha comes from the Japanese words matsu, meaning 'to wipe' or 'to rub', and cha, meaning 'tea'.
- In French culinary circles, matcha is often treated as an 'ingrédient de luxe' (luxury ingredient) for pastries, moving beyond just a drink into the realm of high-end confectionery.
- You may encounter the term thé matcha in French, which is a redundant way of saying 'matcha tea', similar to saying 'Chai tea' in English.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un thé vert matcha, s'il vous plaît.I would like a matcha green tea, please.
- Tu aimes le matcha?Do you like matcha?
- J'ai acheté du matcha en poudre pour nos recettes.I bought some matcha powder for our recipes.
- Ajoutez une cuillère à café de poudre de thé matcha.Add a teaspoon of matcha tea powder.
- Le matcha donne une délicieuse saveur à la pâtisserie.Matcha adds a delicious flavor to pastries.
- le matcha est très vert.The matcha is very green.
- Je préfère ce matcha.I prefer this matcha.
- Il achète du matcha au marché.He buys some matcha at the market.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are at a cafe.
- HugoQu'est-ce que tu vas commander, Chloé ?What are you going to order, Chloé?
- ChloéJe vais prendre un thé matcha glacé.I'll have an iced matcha tea.
- HugoC'est un bon choix, c'est rafraîchissant.That's a good choice, it's refreshing.
- ChloéOui, j'adore ça !Yes, I love it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matcha” translations and entries matcha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries matcha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
