French Conversation · Level 78
60 words
French word
cacahuète
Pronunciation
IPA/kakawɛt/
Meaning
- feminine nounpeanut
Example
Les enfants mangent des cacahuètes pendant le film.
The children eat peanuts during the film.
More examples
Il a une allergie sévère aux cacahuètes.
He has a severe allergy to peanuts.
Core concept
A pale-brown peanut kernel that appears when its shell is opened and is commonly eaten roasted and salted.
Common phrases
manger des cacahuètes
eat peanuts
un paquet de cacahuètes
a packet of peanuts
cacahuètes salées
salted peanuts
Similar words
arachide: A formal name for the peanut used in labeling and other official settings.
noix: A hard-shelled tree nut that is cracked open before eating.
amande: A long, aromatic almond suitable for eating raw or adding to baked treats.
noisette: A small, round hazelnut enclosed in a hard shell and valued for its aroma.
Definition in French
Graines comestibles de la plante arachide, petites et riches en huile, souvent rôties et salées et consommées comme en-cas.
Word origin
The French noun was borrowed from Spanish cacahuete, which derives from Nahuatl cacahuatl.
Usage tips
- French food labels often use arachide for the plant or peanut-derived ingredients, while cacahuète is the familiar snack word.