muffin
/mœ.fin/masculine
The English word 'muffin' is translated into French as muffin.
This noun refers to a cupcake-shaped baked good, specifically the American style of muffin.
Meaning: cupcake-shaped baked good, American muffin (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word muffin is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of muffin is /mœ.fin/ and it consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In France, the word muffin is strictly associated with the sweet, cake-like variety rather than the savory or bread-like versions found in other cultures.
- The word muffin entered the French language relatively recently compared to older culinary terms, reflecting the rise of American-style breakfast culture in France.
- You will rarely find a muffin in a traditional village boulangerie, as they are more common in modern pâtisseries or international coffee chains.
Examples in context
- Je veux un muffin anglais.I want an English muffin.Tatoeba #1335684 by Scott, translation #1334717 by Scott
- J'ai acheté un muffin aux myrtilles pour mon petit-déjeuner.I bought a blueberry muffin for my breakfast.
- Ce muffin est très bon.This muffin is very good.
- Tu veux un muffin aux myrtilles ?Do you want a blueberry muffin?
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are in a bakery.
- ManonRegarde ce beau muffin au chocolat.Look at this beautiful chocolate muffin.
- NathanIl a l'air délicieux, Manon.It looks delicious, Manon.
- ManonJe vais en prendre un.I am going to take one.
- NathanMoi aussi, je vais prendre un muffin.Me too, I am going to take a muffin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “muffin” translations and entries muffin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
