goûte l'arc-en-ciel
The English phrase "taste the rainbow" is translated into French as goûte l'arc-en-ciel.
This phrase is a marketing slogan used to promote Skittles candy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb goûte (taste), the definite article l' (the) and the noun phrase arc-en-ciel (rainbow).
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a group of people or to use a more formal tone, you should use goûtez l'arc-en-ciel instead of goûte l'arc-en-ciel. If you want to use the infinitive form, "to taste the rainbow", use goûter l'arc-en-ciel.
Did you know?
- In French, the word goûter can mean both 'to taste' and 'to have a snack'. Because of this, goûte l'arc-en-ciel can be playfully read as 'snack on the rainbow'.
- The noun arc in arc-en-ciel is the same word used to describe a 'bow' used in archery, linking a weather phenomenon to a weapon.
- The verb goûter is used in French to describe tasting food, but to 'taste' or 'sample' a life experience, French speakers would instead use the verb goûter à.
Examples in context
- Goûte l'arc-en-ciel avec ces Skittles !Taste the rainbow with these Skittles!
- Goûte l'arc-en-ciel avec ces bonbons.Taste the rainbow with these candies.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are sharing a bag of Skittles.
- HugoRegarde, j'ai des Skittles pour nous.Look, I have Skittles for us.
- LéaSuper, je les adore !Great, I love them!
- HugoTiens, goûte l'arc-en-ciel, Léa.Here, taste the rainbow, Léa.
- LéaMerci Hugo, c'est délicieux.Thanks Hugo, it's delicious.
