English–French

“fritter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛɲɛ/

Example

Ce beignet est encore chaud.

This fritter is still hot.

Illustration for beignet (fritter)

How to say “fritter” in French

“Fritter” in French is beignet.

One puffed portion of fried dough that can carry either a sweet filling or a savory flavor.

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

Example sentences with beignet

J'ai acheté un beignet à la boulangerie ce matin.

I bought a donut at the bakery this morning.

Tips for using beignet

  • The final t is silent, and gn in beignet has the sound heard in French montagne.

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