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How do you say "candy" in French?
le bonbon
In French, "candy" is le bonbon.
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Pronunciation
Say 'bon-bon' with stress on the first part and both syllables pronounced separately.
Grammar notes
Bonbon is masculine (le bonbon). The plural is bonbons. This word refers to any type of candy or sweet.
Example sentence
L'enfant mange un bonbon après le dîner.
The child eats a candy after dinner.
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How to remember le bonbon
Bonbon repeated sounds like something sweet and fun. Children say 'bonbon' for candy.
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Questions about le bonbon
How do you say "candy" in French?
In French, "candy" is le bonbon. It is a noun.
Is le bonbon masculine or feminine?
Bonbon is masculine (le bonbon). The plural is bonbons. This word refers to any type of candy or sweet.
How is le bonbon used in a sentence?
Use le bonbon as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'enfant mange un bonbon après le dîner. (The child eats a candy after dinner.).
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