How to Say "Popsicle" in French

esquimau

/ɛs.ki.mo/

The English phrase "popsicle" is translated into French as esquimau.

The term refers to a frozen treat made of juice or flavored liquid on a stick.

Meaning: frozen juice &c. on a stick (noun)

Which one should you use?

While esquimau is a common way to refer to a popsicle, you may also encounter the term sucette glacée, which literally means "frozen lollipop".

esquimau is a colloquial term commonly used in France. In contrast, sucette glacée is an informal way to describe the same item.

esquimau is a masculine noun. For example, you would say un esquimau to mean "a popsicle".

The word has three syllables and is pronounced /ɛs.ki.mo/.

The word esquimau is considered offensive by many Indigenous peoples, leading some French brands and supermarkets to rename their frozen treats.
The word esquimau is an unexpected relative of the English word 'Eskimo', derived from the Montagnais language.
While esquimau is the standard colloquialism, using it can sometimes be seen as culturally insensitive in certain international contexts due to its roots in the word for 'Eskimo'.

C'est un esquimau à la fraise, ça te tente?
It's a strawberry popsicle, do you want one?
Les enfants adorent les sucettes glacées pendant l'été.
Kids love frozen lollipops during the summer.
Je veux un esquimau au citron.
I want a lemon popsicle.
L'esquimau fond très vite au soleil.
The popsicle is melting very fast in the sun.
Tu veux partager mon esquimau ?
Do you want to share my popsicle?

Lucas and Chloé are at a summer fair.

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