cornet gaufré
The English phrase waffle cone is translated into French as cornet gaufré.
This term refers to a sweet, crisp waffle cone (noun).
Meaning: sweet crisp waffle cone (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word cornet means cone and gaufré means waffle or waffle-patterned.
Did you know?
- The adjective gaufré is used for anything with a grid pattern, meaning you can have papier gaufré for embossed paper or cuir gaufré for textured leather.
- In French, cornet is also the name for a small horn used in certain musical ensembles, such as brass bands.
- In a traditional French ice cream parlor, you might see 'cornet à l'italienne' on menus, which refers to a specific style of cone rather than the material used.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un cornet gaufré, s'il vous plaît.I would like a waffle cone, please.
- Ce cornet gaufré est très croustillant.This waffle cone is very crispy.
- Est-ce qu'il y a un cornet gaufré dans le sac ?Is there a waffle cone in the bag?
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are at an ice cream shop.
- ManonTu veux un pot ou un cornet gaufré ?Do you want a cup or a waffle cone?
- LucasJe préfère le cornet gaufré, merci.I prefer the waffle cone, thanks.
- ManonQuel parfum choisis-tu pour ton cornet ?Which flavor are you choosing for your cone?
- LucasJe vais prendre de la vanille.I'm going to have vanilla.
