boudin
/bu.dɛ̃/
The French word for pudding is boudin.
boudin refers to a dessert similar to a custard or mousse that contains a starchy thickening agent.
Meaning: dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables, pronounced /bu.dɛ̃/.
Did you know?
- In modern France, if you order boudin without specifying it is a dessert, you will likely be served a blood sausage.
- The word boudin may be distantly related to the English word 'toad' through a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to swell'.
- The word boudin is often used colloquially to describe something swollen or a person who is plump.
Examples in context
- J'ai préparé un pouding aux fruits pour le dessert.I made a fruit pudding for dessert.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are deciding what to eat for dessert.
- ManonQu'est-ce que tu veux pour le dessert, Hugo ?What do you want for dessert, Hugo?
- HugoJe préfère manger un boudin.I prefer to eat a pudding.
- ManonD'accord, je vais en servir un morceau.Okay, I will serve a piece of it.
- HugoMerci beaucoup, Manon !Thank you very much, Manon!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry boudin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boudin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
