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    Éclaire (en. Light up)

    /eklɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A pastry in the shape of a tube, usually filled with pastry cream.
    I bought éclairs at the bakery for dessert.
    J'ai acheté des éclaires à la boulangerie pour le dessert.
    A type of dessert popular in French pastry.
    Chocolate éclairs are my favorite.
    Les éclaires au chocolat sont mes préférées.

    Etymology

    The word 'éclair' comes from the French 'éclairer', referencing its elongated shape and the speed with which they are consumed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a taste of éclair
    Means that something has a sweet and light taste, like a pastry.
    avoir un goût d'éclair
    like a lightning bolt
    Used to describe speed or astonishment.
    comme un éclair
    small éclair
    Refers to a smaller dessert that looks like an éclair.
    petit éclair

    Related Words

    pastry
    A general term for sweet bakery products.
    pâtisserie
    chocolate
    An ingredient often used in the preparation of éclairs.
    chocolat
    cream
    The main filling of an éclair.
    crème

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who acts quickly.
    He completed his task as fast as lightning.
    Il a fini sa tâche aussi vite qu'un éclair.
    Used to describe an idea that comes immediately.
    The idea came to me like a lightning bolt.
    L'idée m'est venue comme un éclair.