English–French

“potato chips” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃips/

Example

Tu veux des chips ?

Do you want some potato chips?

Illustration for chips (potato chips)

How to say “potato chips” in French

“Potato chips” in French is chips.

A hand-sized pile of thin, golden potato slices that crackle when picked up and eaten.

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

Example sentences with chips

Elle a acheté des chips au supermarché.

She bought potato chips at the supermarket.

Tips for using chips

  • In French, chips means crisps, while fried potato sticks are called frites; English chips can therefore require a different French word.

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