Werther (en. Werther)

/vɛʁtɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Caramel confectionery.
I bought a bag of werthers at the pastry shop.
J'ai acheté un sachet de werthers à la patisserie.
Reference to the famous box of Werther's Original candies.
This box of werthers is always a hit at my place.
Cette boîte de werthers a toujours du succès chez moi.

Etymology

From the name of the town of Werther in Germany, linked to the candy brand.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Werther's Original
A popular brand of caramel candies.
Werther's Original
To have a taste of werther
To evoke a nostalgic sweetness.
Avoir un goût de werther

Related Words

caramel
Cooked sugar that becomes a viscous substance.
caramel
chocolate
Dough or confectionery made from chocolate.
chocolat
candy
Small sweet treat often made from sugar.
bonbon

Slang Meanings

Soft and sweet candy.
I'm going to take a werther for the road.
Je vais prendre un werther pour le chemin.
Affectionate reference to a sweet childhood memory.
This scent reminds me of werthers and my grandmother.
Ce parfum me fait penser à des werthers et à ma grand-mère.