Skittles
The English phrase skittles is translated into French as Skittles.
Skittles refers to the specific brand of fruit-flavored chewy candies.
Did you know?
- A French person describing these candies might use the phrase dragées fruitées, even though 'dragées' usually refers to sugar-coated nuts or chocolate at weddings.
- In French, the word skittle doesn't exist outside of the brand name, whereas in English it refers to a game similar to bowling.
- The word bonbon used for 'candy' in French is a gendered noun, and because Skittles are des bonbons, the brand is treated as masculine in French grammar.
Examples in context
- J'ai mangé des Skittles ce midi.I ate some Skittles at lunchtime.
- Il reste encore des Skittles dans le paquet.There are still some Skittles left in the bag.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are sitting on a sofa watching a movie.
- EmmaLucas, est-ce que tu veux des Skittles ?Lucas, do you want some Skittles?
- LucasOui, je les adore.Yes, I love them.
- EmmaTiens, en voilà pour toi.Here, some for you.
- LucasMerci Emma, c'est très gentil.Thanks Emma, that's very kind.
