friandises
The English phrase "treats" is translated into French as friandises.
The word friandises refers to sweet foods, such as candy or cookies, eaten as a special snack. It is most commonly used in its plural form to refer to a variety of sweets or small delicacies.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is friandise.
Did you know?
- The word gourmandise refers to the love of eating friandises, but in a religious or moral context, it can be translated as 'greed'.
- In older French texts, the word friand was not always sweet and could be used to describe savory treats like a particular piece of meat.
- While friandises is the general term, French uses the specific word mignardises for tiny, high-end gourmet treats like a single piece of luxury chocolate.
Examples in context
- Mon chien adore les friandises que je lui offre après chaque promenade.My dog loves the treats I give him after every walk.
- Après une longue semaine de travail, j'aime me faire plaisir avec quelques gourmandises.After a long week of work, I like to treat myself to some tasty treats.
- Les délicieuses friandises sont sur la table.The delicious treats are on the table.
- Les enfants adorent les friandises.Children love sweet treats.
- Il a acheté des friandises pour la fête.He bought some treats for the party.
- Je ne mange pas trop de friandises.I do not eat too many treats.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are looking at a bakery window.
- LucasRegarde toutes ces friandises, Léa !Look at all these treats, Léa!
- LéaC'est vrai, tout a l'air délicieux.It's true, everything looks delicious.
- LucasOn peut en acheter quelques-unes ?Can we buy a few of them?
- LéaOui, choisissons tes friandises préférées.Yes, let's choose your favorite treats.
