How to Say "Peanuts" in French

cacahuètes

The English phrase "peanuts" is translated into French as cacahuètes.

The term refers to the edible seeds of a legume plant that grows underground.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In certain areas, such as parts of Canada or Africa, the term pistaches may be used to refer to peanuts.

The word cacahuète is a loanword from the Taíno language of the Caribbean, meaning 'ear-shaped'.
While English speakers use 'peanuts' to mean a tiny, insignificant amount of money, a French person would more likely use the expression des clous (nails) or des miettes (crumbs) to express the same idea.
When talking about allergies, French medical labels almost exclusively use arachide instead of cacahuète to ensure there is no ambiguity.

J'ai mangé des cacahuètes.
I ate some peanuts.
This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase cacahuètes in the context of eating them.
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Qui a mangé mes cacahuètes ?
Who's been eating my peanuts?
This sentence shows how to use cacahuètes when asking a question about them.
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Tom est allergique aux cacahuètes.
Tom is allergic to peanuts.
This sentence demonstrates how to use cacahuètes when discussing an allergy.
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Je voudrais acheter des arachides, s'il vous plaît.
I would like to buy some peanuts, please.
Les cacahuètes sont un encas populaire dans cette région.
Peanuts are a popular snack in this region.
Ces graines d'arachide sont riches en protéines.
These peanuts are rich in proteins.
J'ai préparé des tartines de beurre de cacahuète pour le goûter.
I made some peanut butter sandwiches for snack time.
Le marché était rempli de cosses d'arachides fraîches.
The market was filled with fresh peanuts in their shells.
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