Chocolat (en. Chocolate)

ʃɔ.kɔ.la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Solidified product made from cocoa paste.
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants.
Le chocolat noir est riche en antioxydants.
Hot beverage made with cocoa powder.
She made a hot chocolate to warm herself up.
Elle a préparé un chocolat chaud pour se réchauffer.
Confectionery made of chocolate.
I love chocolate candies.
J'adore les bonbons en chocolat.

Etymology

The term chocolate comes from the Nahuatl word 'xocolatl', which means 'bitter water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peppermint chocolate
Chocolate inserted with mint.
chocolat à la menthe
chocolate cake
Cake made with chocolate as the main ingredient.
gâteau au chocolat
hot chocolate
A hot drink made with melted chocolate.
chocolat chaud

Related Words

cocoa
Bean used to produce chocolate.
cacao
jam
Sweet preparation often used with chocolate.
confiture
sugar
Ingredient often added to chocolate.
sucre

Slang Meanings

A chocolate is used to refer to a dose of drugs.
He took a chocolate tonight.
Il a pris un chocolat ce soir.
To express great satisfaction, like a delight.
This dessert is a chocolate!
Ce dessert est un chocolat !