English–French

“bread” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛ̃/

Example

Je mange du pain tous les matins.

I eat bread every morning.

Illustration for pain (bread)

How to say “bread” in French

“Bread” in French is pain.

A baked staple with a firm crust and soft interior, appearing as a whole loaf, a baguette, or a small roll.

Full entry for pain: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pain

J'ai acheté du pain à la boulangerie ce matin.

I bought bread at the bakery this morning.

Tips for using pain

  • Un pain usually refers to one whole loaf or unit, while du pain refers to an unspecified amount, as in Je mange du pain.

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