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biscuit

English translation of biscuit

cookie

The French word for cookie is 'biscuit'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to a small, sweet baked good. However, it's important to note that in French, 'biscuit' can also refer to a type of bread, so context is important.


Example sentences using: biscuit

J'aime manger un biscuit pendant le petit déjeuner.

English translation of J'aime manger un biscuit pendant le petit déjeuner.

I like to eat a biscuit during breakfast.

This sentence demonstrates using 'biscuit' as the object of the action 'eating'. In this case, it is something that the speaker enjoys doing during breakfast.

Tu as mangé mon biscuit préféré!

English translation of Tu as mangé mon biscuit préféré!

You ate my favorite biscuit!

This example highlights 'biscuit' as the direct object of the action 'eating'. The speaker expresses dissatisfaction because someone else consumed their preferred biscuit.

Le biscuit de Marie est délicieux.

English translation of Le biscuit de Marie est délicieux.

Marie's biscuit is delicious.

This sentence uses 'biscuit' as the subject complement following the verb 'is'. It highlights an opinion of the speaker towards Marie’s biscuit, describing it as delicious.

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