English–French
“chestnut” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃatɛɲ/
Example
On mange des châtaignes en automne.
We eat chestnuts in the fall.
How to say “chestnut” in French
“Chestnut” in French is châtaigne.
A firm, floury chestnut tucked inside a fiercely spined husk.
Example sentences with châtaigne
Elle vend des châtaignes grillées au marché.
She sells roasted chestnuts at the market.
Tips for using châtaigne
- In culinary French, marron often names a large cultivated chestnut or a chestnut product, while châtaigne commonly names the ordinary or wild fruit.