sandwich
/sɑ̃.dwitʃ/masculine
The French word for sandwich is sandwich.
A sandwich refers to a dish. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the region of Nice, a specific regional sandwich specialty known as le pan bagnat is a common feature of the local cuisine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sandwich is sandwichs.
How do you pronounce it?
/sɑ̃.dwitʃ/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- While the word sandwich is used throughout France, you will often see casse-croûte used instead, which literally means 'break-crust'.
- The French language uses sandwich to describe things other than food, such as when a person is physically squeezed between two other people in a crowd.
- Unlike the English 'sandwich', which can be any filling between bread, a sandwich jambon-beurre (ham and butter) is considered a national culinary icon in France.
Examples in context
- Ce sandwich est bon.This sandwich is good.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of a sandwich.Tatoeba #7138592 by Aiji, translation #3635848 by CK
- Je mange un sandwich.I'm eating a sandwich.This sentence is useful for stating that you are currently eating a sandwich.Tatoeba #3137254 by Micsmithel, translation #3132252 by CK
- Veux-tu un sandwich ?Do you want a sandwich?This sentence is useful for offering a sandwich to someone else.Tatoeba #5800020 by Toynop, translation #4888517 by CK
- Un sandwich au jambonA ham sandwich
- Un délicieux sandwichA delicious sandwich
- 77 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are having lunch in a park.
- EmmaTu as fini ton sandwich ?Have you finished your sandwich?
- GabrielOui, j'ai pris un gros sandwich.Yes, I had a big sandwich.
- EmmaIl était bon, ce sandwich ?Was this sandwich good?
- GabrielIl était excellent, merci.It was excellent, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sandwich” translations and entries sandwich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
