cuillère-fourchette
feminine
The English word 'spork' can be translated into French as cuillère-fourchette or cuichette.
Meaning: eating utensil (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cuillère-fourchette | feminine | |
| cuichette | /kɥi.ʃɛt/ | feminine |
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun cuillère-fourchette is a literal combination of the words for 'spoon' and 'fork'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine. When using the indefinite article for 'a spork', use une cuillère-fourchette.
Did you know?
- French speakers may refer to a spork as a cuillère avec des dents, which literally means a 'spoon with teeth'.
- In traditional French dining etiquette, the idea of a single utensil combining a spoon and a fork is often considered a violation of proper table manners.
- The term cuichette is a 'calque', meaning it was specifically invented to mirror the linguistic structure of the English word 'spork'.
Example sentences for French are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are packing for a picnic.
- LucasLéa, as-tu pris des couverts ?Léa, did you bring any cutlery?
- LéaOui, j'ai pris une cuillère-fourchette pour toi.Yes, I took a spork for you.
- LucasC'est parfait pour manger des pâtes.That's perfect for eating pasta.
- LéaC'est très pratique pour le pique-nique.It's very practical for the picnic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spork” translations and entries cuichette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuichette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
