beurre de cacahuète et confiture
The English phrase 'peanut butter and jelly' is translated into French as beurre de cacahuète et confiture.
This phrase refers to the combination of peanut butter and fruit preserves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where beurre de cacahuète means peanut butter and confiture means jam/jelly.
Which one should you use?
To refer to the actual sandwich object, use the construction un sandwich au beurre de cacahuète et à la confiture.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase in a full sentence, it is more grammatically precise to repeat the preposition de before confiture, resulting in beurre de cacahuètes et de confiture.
When do people say it?
While the phrase is understood, this specific sandwich is an American cultural staple and is not a traditional French snack.
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Examples in context
- J'adore le beurre de cacahuète et la confiture de fruits!I love peanut butter and fruit jam!
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Chloé ?What do you want to eat, Chloé?
- ChloéJe voudrais un sandwich au beurre de cacahuète et confiture.I would like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée, je vais en faire un aussi.That's a good idea, I'll make one too.
- ChloéSuper, je vais sortir le pain !Great, I'll get the bread!
