sandwich
/sɑ̃.dwitʃ/masculine
The English phrase 'sandwich' is translated into French as sandwich.
The word refers to a dish.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of France, particularly in the south, the term un grec is used to describe a sandwich.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, add an 's' to the end to get des sandwichs.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sɑ̃.dwitʃ/ and consists of two syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word sandwich can be used as a verb sandwicher to describe the act of squeezing something or someone between two things.
- The word sandwich entered the French language during the 19th century as English culinary habits became fashionable in Parisian high society.
- While sandwich is the standard term, a traditional French lunch often features a jambon-beurre, which is so iconic it is rarely called a 'sandwich' by locals.
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 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 someone a sandwich.Tatoeba #5800020 by Toynop, translation #4888517 by CK
- Un sandwich au jambonA ham sandwich
- Un sandwich au fromageA cheese sandwich
- Un sandwich au pouletA chicken sandwich
- Je voudrais un sandwich, s'il vous plaît.I would like a sandwich, please.
- Pouvez-vous me préparer un sandwich, s'il vous plaît ?Can you make me a sandwich, please?
- 77 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- ManonTu veux préparer un sandwich ?Do you want to make a sandwich?
- GabrielOui, j'ai très faim, Gabriel.Yes, I am very hungry, Gabriel.
- ManonJe vais faire ton sandwich maintenant.I will make your sandwich now.
- GabrielMerci beaucoup, Manon !Thank you very much, Manon!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sandwich” translations and entries sandwich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sandwich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
