English–French

“eclair” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eklɛʁ/

Example

J'ai acheté un éclair au chocolat.

I bought a chocolate eclair.

Illustration for éclair (eclair)

How to say “eclair” in French

“Eclair” in French is éclair.

One bright, sudden streak becomes a long cream-filled pastry with a shiny top.

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

Example sentences with éclair

Tu veux un éclair pour le dessert ?

Do you want an éclair for dessert?

Tips for using éclair

  • Context distinguishes éclair as a pastry from its senses of a lightning flash and a sudden insight.

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