English–French

“pickle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʁniʃɔ̃/

Example

Pour l'apéro, il y a des cornichons et du pain.

For the aperitif, there are pickles and bread.

Illustration for cornichon (pickle)

How to say “pickle” in French

“Pickle” in French is cornichon.

A small, crisp cucumber adding a sharp vinegar tang beside other foods.

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

Example sentences with cornichon

Nous avons mis des cornichons au vinaigre dans le sandwich.

We put pickled gherkins in the sandwich.

Tips for using cornichon

  • Cornichon is masculine, so the usual singular article is un, as in un cornichon.

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