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    Éclairs (en. Lightning)

    [e.klɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pastry made of choux pastry filled with pastry cream.
    Chocolate eclairs are my favorite desserts.
    Les éclairs au chocolat sont mes desserts préférés.
    A flash of light, often associated with a meteorological phenomenon.
    A flash illuminated the sky during the storm.
    Un éclair a illuminé le ciel pendant l'orage.

    Etymology

    The term 'eclair' comes from French, meaning 'lightning', referring to the way the dessert is filled quickly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a flash
    to act quickly
    faire un éclair
    to have a flash of genius
    to have a brilliant idea suddenly
    avoir un éclair de génie

    Related Words

    choux
    Pastry made from choux pastry.
    choux
    cream
    Mixture of milk, sugar, and egg yolks, often used in desserts.
    crème
    cake
    Typically sweet pastry, baked.
    gâteau

    Slang Meanings

    To do something quickly
    He took a shortcut to arrive on time.
    Il a pris l'éclair pour arriver à l'heure.
    A moment when an idea strikes
    I had a flash when watching that movie.
    J'ai eu un éclair en voyant ce film.