Takis
The phrase takis is used in French.
Did you know?
- In French, describing the heat of Takis as brûlant would imply the food is literally at a temperature that could burn your mouth, rather than just being spicy.
- If you want to describe the sensation of eating Takis in French, you might use the word piquant, which stems from the verb piquer, meaning to prick or sting.
- While an English speaker says a snack is 'spicy', a French person might use fort to describe the intensity of the heat in Takis, meaning 'strong'.
Examples in context
- J'adore les Takis, ces croustilles roulées épicées sont délicieuses !I love Takis, these spicy rolled crisps are delicious!
- C'est Takis, l'ami de mon frère.It's Takis, my brother's friend.
Example conversation
Gabriel is asking Léa about a mutual friend's arrival.
- GabrielEst-ce que Takis est là ?Is Takis here?
- LéaNon, il n'est pas encore arrivé.No, he hasn't arrived yet.
- GabrielTu as parlé à Takis ce matin ?Did you speak to Takis this morning?
- LéaOui, je lui ai envoyé un message.Yes, I sent him a message.
