English–French

“candy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɔ̃bɔ̃/

Example

Tu veux un bonbon ?

Do you want a piece of candy?

Illustration for bonbon (candy)

How to say “candy” in French

“Candy” in French is bonbon.

A bite-sized sweet sold alone or among other pieces in a bag.

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

Example sentences with bonbon

Les enfants aiment manger des bonbons après l'école.

The children like eating candy after school.

Tips for using bonbon

  • French bonbon is a general word for candy and does not specifically mean a chocolate confection.

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