English–French

“clove” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒiʁɔfl/

Example

Je mets des girofles dans le vin chaud.

I put cloves in mulled wine.

Illustration for girofle (clove)

How to say “clove” in French

“Clove” in French is girofle.

A tiny dried blossom shaped like a nail, carrying a strong warm fragrance into sweet and savory dishes.

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

Example sentences with girofle

On sent l'arôme de girofle dans les biscuits.

The aroma of cloves can be detected in the cookies.

Tips for using girofle

  • The expression clou de girofle commonly identifies one whole clove, while girofle also names the spice more generally.

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