How to Say "Mayonnaise" in French

mayonnaise

/ma.jɔ.nɛz/

The English phrase "mayonnaise" is translated into French as mayonnaise.

mayonnaise refers to a cream with a base of egg yolks and oil.

Meaning: cream with a base of egg yolks and oil (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ma.jɔ.nɛz/.

French speakers often use the phrase la mayonnaise ne prend pas to describe a situation or project that fails to gain momentum.
The origin of the word mayonnaise is a subject of intense debate among historians. Some believe it honors the city of Maó in Minorca, while others claim it comes from the French verb manier, meaning 'to handle' or 'to knead'.
Despite its popularity, many French-speaking regions have specific variations of mayonnaise that differ from the mass-produced versions found in supermarkets.

Il sent toujours la mayonnaise.
He always smells like mayonnaise.
This sentence is useful for describing someone's smell using mayonnaise.
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Tu aimes ça avec de la mayonnaise ?
Do you like it with mayonnaise?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes a food with mayonnaise.
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Quand as-tu acheté cette mayonnaise ?
When did you buy this mayonnaise?
This sentence is useful for asking about the purchase of mayonnaise.
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Je voudrais un sandwich au jambon avec de la mayonnaise, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a ham sandwich with mayonnaise, please.
Mélangez la viande hachée, les oignons, l'ail et la mayonnaise dans un bol.
Mix the ground meat, onions, garlic, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
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