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    Friandises (en. Treats)

    [fʁjɛ̃diz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Cakes or sweets that are generally sugary.
    She prepared treats for the birthday party.
    Elle a préparé des friandises pour la fête d'anniversaire.
    To highlight small gustatory pleasures.
    Treats are essential during celebrations.
    Les friandises sont indispensables lors des célébrations.
    Sweet products that are consumed for pleasure.
    Children love treats such as candies and chocolates.
    Les enfants adorent les friandises telles que les bonbons et les chocolats.

    Etymology

    From the Old French 'friand', meaning 'greedy' or 'lover of sweetness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make treats
    to prepare sweets or desserts.
    faire des friandises
    like a treat
    that is appealing or attractive like a sweet.
    comme une friandise
    to have a sweet tooth
    to love treats a lot.
    avoir une dent sucrée

    Related Words

    sugar
    A crystalline substance that is white or brown used to sweeten foods.
    sucre
    chocolate
    A food preparation made from cocoa beans, often used in treats.
    chocolat
    candy
    A small sweet confection, often coated.
    bonbon

    Slang Meanings

    Munchies
    After the movie, we snacked on treats.
    Après le film, nous avons grignoté des friandises.
    Delicacies
    He is always on the lookout for treats in the store.
    Il est toujours à la recherche de friandises dans le magasin.