English–French
“peanut” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kakawɛt/
Example
Les enfants mangent des cacahuètes pendant le film.
The children eat peanuts during the film.
How to say “peanut” in French
“Peanut” in French is cacahuète.
A pale-brown peanut kernel that appears when its shell is opened and is commonly eaten roasted and salted.
Example sentences with cacahuète
Il a une allergie sévère aux cacahuètes.
He has a severe allergy to peanuts.
Tips for using cacahuète
- French food labels often use arachide for the plant or peanut-derived ingredients, while cacahuète is the familiar snack word.