English–French

“foam” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mus/

Example

La mousse du cappuccino est très onctueuse.

The foam on the cappuccino is very creamy.

Illustration for mousse (foam)

How to say “foam” in French

“Foam” in French is mousse.

A light, delicate covering, either growing on a surface or resting as bubbles on liquid.

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

Example sentences with mousse

La mousse de bière est épaisse.

The beer foam is thick.

Tips for using mousse

  • French uses mousse for several products, so compounds such as mousse au chocolat and mousse à raser specify the type.

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