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sucre
sugar
The French word for sugar is 'sucre'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to the sweet substance that is often added to food and drinks. It can also be used in phrases such as 'un morceau de sucre' (a cube of sugar) or 'sucre en poudre' (powdered sugar).
Example sentences using: sucre
J'aime le sucre dans mon café.
I like sugar in my coffee.
In this sentence, the word 'sucre' is used to indicate an item being added to the coffee to sweeten it.
Le sucre est mauvais pour les dents.
Sugar is bad for the teeth.
This sentence uses the word 'sucre' to describe something that can harm dental health.
La cuillère de sucre aide le médicament à descendre.
The spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.
This phrase is a common saying that uses the word 'sucre' to mean something pleasant that makes a difficult task more bearable.