Oreo
masculine
Oreo is the French word for the Nabisco cookie brand.
The term refers specifically to the brand of sandwich cookies produced by Nabisco.
Meaning: Nabisco cookie brand (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In French supermarkets, you might see them categorized under biscuits secs rather than 'cookies', as the English word 'cookie' is often reserved for American-style soft cookies.
- In French culinary contexts, the act of dipping an Oreo in milk is sometimes described as tremper, a verb that also applies to dipping bread in soup.
- In France, an Oreo is often viewed as a 'gourmandise', a word used for treats that are unapologetically sweet and indulgent.
Examples in context
- Les invités ont apprécié les Oréos que j'ai préparés.The guests enjoyed the Oreos I prepared.
- Tu veux des Oréos avec ton café?Do you want some Oreos with your coffee?
- J'ai acheté des biscuits Oréo au magasin.I bought some Oreo cookies at the store.
- Je veux un Oreo, s'il te plaît.I want an Oreo, please.
- Il reste un Oreo dans le paquet.There is one Oreo left in the package.
Example conversation
Two friends are sharing snacks in a living room.
- GabrielTu veux un Oreo, Chloé ?Do you want an Oreo, Chloé?
- ChloéOui, merci Gabriel. C'est délicieux.Yes, thanks Gabriel. It is delicious.
- GabrielJ'adore cet Oreo.I love this Oreo.
- ChloéMoi aussi, c'est mon préféré.Me too, it's my favorite.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oreo” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
