nougat
/nu.ɡa/masculine
The English phrase "nougat" is nougat in French.
nougat refers to a confection made of egg whites, a sweetener and usually nuts. You may also encounter the term nougat mou when referring specifically to soft nougat.
Meaning: a confection of egg white, a sweetener, and (usually) nuts (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In southern France, especially in Occitan-speaking regions, the term le touron is used to refer to nougat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun nougat is masculine, meaning it is used with the masculine article le (le nougat). In the phrase nougat mou, the adjective mou means soft.
How do you pronounce it?
nougat is pronounced /nu.ɡa/ and has two syllables.
Did you know?
- While nougat is the general term, the southern French term le touron highlights a linguistic bridge between French and the Spanish turrón.
- The word nougat is actually an Occitan word that was adopted into French. It stems from the Occitan word noga, which literally means 'nut'.
- Some traditional French recipes for nougat use honey from lavender fields, giving the sweet a distinct floral aroma and a pale color.
Examples in context
- Comment s'appellent ces bonbons ronds au nougat ?What are these round nougat candies called?This sentence is useful for asking for the name of specific candies containing nougat.Tatoeba #6483720 by felix63, translation #6698104 by Eccles17
- J'ai acheté du nougat pour le dessert.I bought some nougat for dessert.
- Ce nougat est très sucré.This nougat is very sweet.
- J'aime beaucoup le nougat aux amandes.I really like almond nougat.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are sharing a box of sweets in a cafe.
- LéaTu veux un morceau de ce nougat ?Do you want a piece of this nougat?
- HugoOui, merci, il a l'air délicieux.Yes, thank you, it looks delicious.
- LéaC'est un nougat artisanal très célèbre ici.It is a very famous artisanal nougat here.
- HugoIl est vraiment excellent, Léa.It is truly excellent, Léa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nougat” translations and entries nougat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nougat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
