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- Chips are a feminine plural noun in French (les chips), used to describe thin, crunchy potato snacks, not hot French fries (which are 'les frites').
- They are a central part of the French 'apéritif' culture, often served in bowls to share with friends before a meal in social settings.
- While 'nature' (salted) is the most common flavor, many varieties exist, including 'poulet rôti', 'vinaigre', and modern 'chips de légumes' like beets.
- In Quebec, the formal term is 'croustilles', though 'chips' is common in speech; in France, 'chips' is the standard term for both formal and informal use.
In the French linguistic landscape, the word chips refers specifically to what Americans call potato chips and the British call crisps. It is a loanword from English, but it has been fully integrated into the French language with its own grammatical nuances and cultural significance. When you think of chips in France, you must immediately associate them with the 'apéritif'—that sacred pre-dinner social hour where friends and family gather to share a drink and light snacks. Unlike in some English-speaking countries where chips might be a common side dish for a sandwich at lunch, in France, they are predominantly a social food, served in communal bowls to be shared. The texture is defined by its 'craquant' (crunchiness) and its 'finesse' (thinness). They are typically made from potatoes that are sliced extremely thin, fried until golden, and then seasoned, most commonly with salt. However, the French market has seen an explosion of artisanal and flavored varieties in recent years, ranging from 'sel de Guérande' to 'poulet rôti'.
- Grammatical Gender
- Feminine plural (les chips). Even though the singular 'une chips' is used to refer to a single piece, the word is almost always encountered in the plural.
- The Apéritif Context
- Chips are the quintessential 'amuse-gueule'. They are often the first thing placed on the table when guests arrive.
- Frites vs. Chips
- A common trap for English speakers: 'Frites' are French fries, while 'chips' are the crunchy snack in a bag.
"Tu as pensé à prendre un paquet de chips pour l'apéro ce soir ?" (Did you remember to get a bag of chips for the drinks tonight?)
The word 'chips' also carries a certain nostalgic weight for many French people, evoking memories of summer picnics ('pique-niques') and birthday parties. While health trends have pushed for 'chips de légumes' (vegetable chips) like beetroot or carrot, the classic 'chips à la pomme de terre' remains the undisputed king of the snack aisle. From a linguistic perspective, the word is invariable in spelling between singular and plural in many contexts, though 'une chips' is the standard singular form. It is one of those rare English loanwords that has maintained its original spelling but adopted a feminine gender, likely by association with 'la pomme de terre'.
"Ces chips sont vraiment très croustillantes, elles viennent d'une épicerie fine." (These chips are really very crunchy, they come from a delicatessen.)
- Regional Variation
- In Quebec, the word 'croustilles' is the official term, though 'chips' is widely used in spoken language.
- Flavor Profiles
- 'Nature' is the standard salted version. 'Vinaigre' (Salt and Vinegar) is less common in France than in the UK but can still be found.
"Je préfère les chips artisanales car elles sont moins grasses." (I prefer artisanal chips because they are less greasy.)
"Il y a trop de sel dans ces chips, j'ai soif maintenant." (There is too much salt in these chips, I'm thirsty now.)
"Regarde, il y a une chips en forme de cœur !" (Look, there is a heart-shaped chip!)
Using the word chips correctly in French involves understanding its gender, its plural nature, and its specific place in the culinary vocabulary. First and foremost, remember that 'chips' is feminine. You should say 'la chips' or 'les chips'. This is a common point of error for beginners who assume that because it is an English loanword, it might be masculine. When you are shopping, you will look for 'un paquet de chips'. Note that 'chips' remains plural here because a bag contains many of them. If you are describing the quality of the chips, you will use feminine adjectives: 'des chips croustillantes' (crunchy chips), 'des chips salées' (salted chips), or 'des chips grasses' (greasy chips).
- The Partitive Article
- When offering them, use 'des': 'Tu veux des chips ?' (Do you want some chips?).
- Quantities
- 'Beaucoup de chips', 'peu de chips', 'trop de chips'. The 'de' does not change to 'des' after adverbs of quantity.
- Verbs of Consumption
- Common verbs used with chips include 'grignoter' (to snack/nibble), 'manger' (to eat), and 'servir' (to serve).
In a restaurant context, you will rarely see 'chips' as a main side dish unless it is a very casual café or a burger joint that specifies 'chips maison' (homemade chips). If you want fries, you must ask for 'frites'. If you ask for 'chips' with your steak, the waiter might look at you with confusion, as they expect a warm potato preparation. In social settings, 'chips' are often paired with 'cacahuètes' (peanuts), 'olives', and 'saucisson'. When hosting, you might say, 'Je vais mettre les chips dans un bol', which shows a level of hospitality higher than just handing over the bag.
"On a acheté trois paquets de chips pour la fête, j'espère que ce sera assez." (We bought three bags of chips for the party, I hope it will be enough.)
Furthermore, 'chips' can be used in compound nouns to describe other types of crispy snacks. For example, 'chips de crevettes' (prawn crackers) are common in Asian restaurants in France. 'Chips de kale' or 'chips de pomme' (apple chips) are also becoming popular in health-conscious circles. In all these cases, the word 'chips' acts as the base noun indicating the texture and preparation method (thin and crispy). When discussing the nutritional aspect, you might hear 'c'est trop gras' or 'c'est de la junk food', although the latter is a direct borrowing from English used mostly by younger generations.
"Ma mère ne me laissait jamais manger de chips avant le dîner." (My mother never let me eat chips before dinner.)
- Describing Texture
- Use 'croustillant' for crunchy. If they are old and soft, they are 'molles' or 'rassies'.
- Ordering
- 'Un bol de chips, s'il vous plaît' is a common request at a bar.
The word chips is ubiquitous in French daily life, appearing in a variety of environments from the mundane to the festive. The most common place to encounter the word is in the 'supermarché' (supermarket). You will hear announcements for promotions on 'le rayon apéritif' or see large signs for 'paquets de chips format familial'. In these commercial settings, the word is used functionally to categorize a specific type of snack food. Parents often hear the word from their children in the aisles: 'Maman, on peut prendre des chips ?'
Another primary location is the 'terrasse' of a café or bar. During 'l'heure de l'apéro' (happy hour/aperitif time), waiters often bring a small ramekin of chips for free when you order a 'bière' or a 'verre de vin'. You might hear a customer ask, 'On pourrait avoir quelques chips avec nos boissons ?' (Could we have some chips with our drinks?). In this context, 'chips' represents the hospitality of the establishment. It is a social lubricant, something to nibble on while engaging in 'la conversation'.
- At a Picnic
- 'N'oublie pas l'ouvre-bouteille et les chips !' (Don't forget the bottle opener and the chips!).
- At a Birthday Party
- 'Les enfants, il y a des chips sur la table.' (Children, there are chips on the table.).
"Au bar, ils servent toujours des chips avec le pastis." (At the bar, they always serve chips with the pastis.)
You will also hear 'chips' in media, particularly in television commercials. French TV is replete with advertisements for brands like Lay's or Vico, often featuring upbeat music and scenes of friends sharing a bag in a sunny garden. These ads reinforce the association of 'chips' with 'convivialité' (friendliness/conviviality). In cooking shows, chefs might use the word when creating 'chips de parmesan' or 'chips de vitelotte' (purple potato chips) to add a decorative and crunchy element to a gourmet plate. Here, the word takes on a more sophisticated tone, moving from a mass-produced snack to a culinary technique.
"Dans cette recette, on ajoute une chips de jambon cru pour le décor." (In this recipe, we add a prosciutto chip for decoration.)
- In the Kitchen
- 'Faire des chips maison' is a popular activity for home cooks wanting a healthier alternative.
- In Schools
- During 'le goûter' (afternoon snack), though less common than sweet snacks, chips sometimes make an appearance.
For English speakers learning French, the word chips is a classic 'faux ami' (false friend) or at least a source of significant confusion due to regional differences in English itself. The most frequent mistake is the 'Frites vs. Chips' confusion. In British English, 'chips' are thick-cut fried potatoes (French fries), while in American English, 'chips' are the thin, crispy snacks. In French, chips ALWAYS refers to the American 'chips' (crisps). If you go to a French restaurant and order 'chips' expecting a side of hot fries with your steak, you will be disappointed when you receive a bowl of cold, thin potato crisps.
- Gender Error
- Many learners say 'un chips' or 'le chips'. Remember: it is 'une chips' (feminine) and 'les chips'.
- Pronunciation
- Avoid pronouncing the 's' as a 'z'. It is a sharp 's' sound at the end: [ʃips].
- Plural Agreement
- When using adjectives, don't forget they must be feminine plural: 'des chips salées', not 'salés'.
"Attention : ne confondez pas les chips avec les frites quand vous commandez au restaurant !" (Warning: don't confuse chips with fries when you order at a restaurant!)
Another mistake involves the use of the word in Quebec. While in France 'chips' is the standard, in Quebec, 'croustilles' is the preferred term in formal writing and by the Office québécois de la langue française. However, in casual conversation in Montreal, you will still hear 'chips'. If you are traveling between these regions, be aware of this lexical shift. Additionally, learners often forget the partitive article. You should say 'Je mange des chips', not 'Je mange chips'. The omission of the article is a common grammatical slip for those whose native language doesn't use partitives as strictly as French does.
"Elle a dit qu'elle voulait des chips, mais elle pensait en fait à des frites belges." (She said she wanted chips, but she was actually thinking of Belgian fries.)
- Spelling
- Some learners try to 'Frenchify' the spelling to 'chipes'. Stick to the English spelling: 'chips'.
- Countability
- In English, we say 'some chips'. In French, 'des chips' is plural. Don't use the singular 'de la chips' unless you are talking about the substance in a very abstract way.
To truly master the vocabulary surrounding chips, it is helpful to look at related terms that describe similar snacks or concepts. The most direct synonym, particularly in Canada, is croustilles. This word comes from 'croustiller' (to crunch) and is a beautiful, descriptive French alternative. In France, however, using 'croustilles' might make you sound like you've just stepped out of a 19th-century novel or a very formal linguistic textbook. Another related term is amuse-gueules or amuse-bouches. These are broader terms that encompass chips, nuts, olives, and any small savory snack served with drinks.
- Tuiles
- Often used for Pringles-style chips that are uniform in shape. 'Tuile' means 'tile'.
- Gâteaux apéritifs
- A general term for all savory crackers and snacks found in the snack aisle.
- Biscottes salées
- Small toasted savory breads, often served with tapenade.
"On a servi des tuiles au paprika à la place des chips classiques." (We served paprika tiles instead of classic chips.)
If you are looking for something more substantial than chips but in the same family, you might encounter frites (fries) or potatoes (often used in French to refer to potato wedges, especially at fast-food chains like McDonald's). There are also crevettes (prawn crackers) and tortillas (tortilla chips), which are usually distinguished from 'chips' by their base ingredient (corn vs. potato). Understanding these distinctions helps you navigate a menu or a grocery store with confidence. For instance, if you want something healthy, you might look for 'chips de légumes' or 'pétales de fruits' (dried fruit slices).
"Les croustilles est le terme officiel au Québec pour désigner les chips." (Croustilles is the official term in Quebec to designate chips.)
- Pétales
- Sometimes used in gourmet contexts to describe very thin slices of something fried (e.g., pétales de tomates).
- Cacahuètes
- Peanuts—the eternal companion of the chip during the apéritif.
How Formal Is It?
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Partitive articles (du, de la, des)
Adjective agreement (feminine plural)
Expressions of quantity (beaucoup de, trop de)
Plural of nouns ending in 's'
Loanwords and gender assignment
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J'aime manger des chips.
I like eating chips.
Uses the partitive article 'des'.
C'est un paquet de chips.
It is a bag of chips.
'De' is used after 'paquet' to show quantity.
Les chips sont sur la table.
The chips are on the table.
Plural subject with the verb 'être'.
Tu veux une chips ?
Do you want a chip?
Singular use: 'une chips'.
Elles sont très salées.
They are very salty.
Feminine plural adjective 'salées'.
Je n'aime pas les chips.
I don't like chips.
Definite article 'les' used with verbs of preference.
Où sont les chips ?
Where are the chips?
Interrogative sentence.
Voici des chips nature.
Here are some plain chips.
'Nature' is an invariable adjective here.
Nous achetons des chips pour le pique-nique.
We are buying chips for the picnic.
Present tense of 'acheter'.
Ces chips sont très croustillantes.
These chips are very crunchy.
Demonstrative adjective 'ces'.
Je préfère les chips au paprika.
I prefer paprika chips.
'Au' (à + le) indicates the flavor.
Il y a trop de sel dans ces chips.
There is too much salt in these chips.
'Trop de' followed by the noun.
On sert souvent des chips à l'apéro.
We often serve chips at the apéro.
Impersonal 'on' used for general habits.
Ma sœur adore grignoter des chips.
My sister loves snacking on chips.
The verb 'grignoter' is perfect for chips.
Ce paquet de chips est presque vide.
This bag of chips is almost empty.
Adjective 'vide' agreeing with 'paquet'.
Voulez-vous un peu de chips ?
Would you like a few chips?
'Un peu de' indicates a small quantity.
Si tu vas au magasin, prends des chips artisanales.
If you go to the store, get some artisanal chips.
Imperative mood 'prends'.
Les chips de légumes sont une alternative plus saine.
Vegetable chips are a healthier alternative.
Comparative 'plus saine'.
Il a mangé tout le paquet de chips tout seul.
He ate the whole bag of chips all by himself.
Passé composé with 'tout le'.
Je me demande pourquoi les chips sont si populaires.
I wonder why chips are so popular.
Indirect question with 'pourquoi'.
Elle a versé les chips dans un grand saladier.
She poured the chips into a large bowl.
Verb 'verser' (to pour).
Évitez les chips si vous faites un régime.
Avoid chips if you are on a diet.
Imperative 'évitez'.
Le bruit des chips qui craquent est agaçant.
The sound of chips crunching is annoying.
Relative pronoun 'qui'.
On trouve des chips de toutes les saveurs aujourd'hui.
You can find chips of all flavors today.
Expression 'de toutes les saveurs'.
Bien que ce soit gras, je ne peux pas résister aux chips.
Although it's greasy, I can't resist chips.
Subjunctive after 'bien que'.
La texture des chips dépend de la variété de pomme de terre.
The texture of chips depends on the variety of potato.
Verb 'dépendre de'.
L'industrie des chips innove sans cesse pour nous séduire.
The chip industry is constantly innovating to seduce us.
Adverbial phrase 'sans cesse'.
Ces chips sont devenues molles parce que le paquet est resté ouvert.
These chips have become soft because the bag stayed open.
Agreement of the past participle 'devenues'.
Il est rare de trouver des chips sans aucun additif.
It is rare to find chips without any additives.
Structure 'Il est [adjectif] de [infinitif]'.
On a organisé un test à l'aveugle pour comparer les chips.
We organized a blind test to compare the chips.
Expression 'à l'aveugle'.
La consommation de chips a augmenté pendant le confinement.
Chip consumption increased during the lockdown.
Noun 'consommation'.
Certaines marques proposent des chips cuites au chaudron.
Some brands offer kettle-cooked chips.
Adjective 'cuites' agreeing with 'chips'.
L'équilibre entre le sel et le gras rend les chips addictives.
The balance between salt and fat makes chips addictive.
Adjective 'addictives' in the feminine plural.
Elle a parsemé son velouté de chips de bacon pour le contraste.
She sprinkled her soup with bacon chips for contrast.
Verb 'parsemer' (to sprinkle).
Le marketing mise sur le côté convivial des chips.
Marketing relies on the convivial side of chips.
Verb 'miser sur' (to bet/rely on).
Malgré les avertissements sanitaires, les chips restent un best-seller.
Despite health warnings, chips remain a best-seller.
Preposition 'malgré'.
La finesse de la chips est cruciale pour obtenir le croquant parfait.
The thinness of the chip is crucial to obtain the perfect crunch.
Noun 'finesse'.
On assiste à une montée en gamme des chips avec des saveurs truffées.
We are seeing a move upmarket for chips with truffle flavors.
Expression 'montée en gamme'.
Les chips sont souvent critiquées pour leur faible valeur nutritionnelle.
Chips are often criticized for their low nutritional value.
Passive voice 'sont critiquées'.
Le craquement d'une chips sous la dent est un plaisir régressif.
The crunch of a chip under the tooth is a regressive pleasure.
Adjective 'régressif' (referring to childhood nostalgia).
L'omniprésence des chips lors des réceptions mondaines est paradoxale.
The omnipresence of chips at high-society receptions is paradoxical.
Complex noun 'omniprésence'.
L'industrie agroalimentaire a su sublimer la chips, ce produit pourtant si simple.
The food industry has managed to elevate the chip, a product that is nevertheless so simple.
Verb 'sublimer' (to elevate/sublime).
On ne saurait occulter l'impact environnemental des emballages de chips.
One cannot ignore the environmental impact of chip packaging.
Formal 'ne saurait' + infinitive.
La chips s'est imposée comme le dénominateur commun de la malbouffe.
The chip has established itself as the common denominator of junk food.
Pronominal verb 's'est imposée'.
L'expérience sensorielle de la chips outrepasse le simple goût.
The sensory experience of the chip goes beyond simple taste.
Verb 'outrepasser' (to go beyond).
L'évolution des saveurs de chips reflète les mutations de nos habitudes alimentaires.
The evolution of chip flavors reflects the changes in our eating habits.
Noun 'mutations'.
La chips, par sa fragilité, symbolise l'éphémère du plaisir gustatif.
The chip, through its fragility, symbolizes the fleeting nature of gustatory pleasure.
Prepositional phrase 'par sa fragilité'.
Il existe une véritable science de l'acoustique liée au bris de la chips.
There is a true science of acoustics linked to the breaking of the chip.
Noun 'bris' (breaking/shattering).
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The preposition 'au' or 'à la' is used for flavors (e.g., chips au fromage).
While 'les chips' is common, 'une chips' refers to one individual slice.
- Using 'le chips' instead of 'la chips' (Gender error).
- Ordering 'chips' when you want French fries (Vocabulary error).
- Not pronouncing the 's' at the end (Pronunciation error).
- Saying 'Je mange chips' instead of 'Je mange des chips' (Article error).
- Using masculine adjectives like 'salés' with 'chips' (Agreement error).
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Gender Memory
Think of 'une chips' as a small, feminine 'galette'. This will help you remember to use feminine adjectives like 'salée' and 'croustillante'. Always use 'les' or 'des' in plural.
The Apéro Rule
Never show up to a French 'apéro' empty-handed. A bag of chips is the easiest and most appreciated contribution you can bring. It shows you understand the social ritual.
The Final S
Unlike many French words where the final 's' is silent, in 'chips', you must pronounce it. It sounds exactly like the English word, which makes it easier for you.
Chips vs Frites
Repeat this: Chips are in a bag, frites are on a plate. This will save you from confusion at restaurants and fast-food joints. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Check the Flavor
In France, 'nature' means plain salted. If you want something else, look for 'aromatisées'. Be careful with 'vinaigre' as it's not as common as in the UK or US.
Sharing is Caring
Chips are meant to be shared. If you have a bag, offer some to those around you. It's a great way to start a conversation in a casual French setting.
Homemade Chips
If you want to impress French friends, try making 'chips maison'. Slice potatoes very thin with a mandoline and fry them. They will taste much better than store-bought ones.
Légume Alternatives
Look for 'chips de légumes' if you want a slightly healthier option. They are very popular in French organic shops (magasins bio). They add color to your table.
Quebec Terminology
If you are in Montreal, use 'croustilles' to sound more local or formal. But don't worry, everyone will still understand 'chips'. It's good to be aware of the difference.
Keep it Crunchy
Use a 'pince à linge' (clothespin) to close your chip bag if you don't finish it. This is a very common French household hack to keep snacks fresh. Humidity is the enemy of the chip.
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語源
Borrowed from English 'chips' in the mid-20th century.
文化的な背景
Chips are the most basic and essential component of an apéritif.
There is a growing market for high-end, locally produced chips in France.
Quebec uses 'croustilles' to protect the French language from anglicisms.
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"Tu préfères les chips nature ou aromatisées ?"
"Quel est ton parfum de chips préféré ?"
"Tu penses qu'on a assez de chips pour tout le monde ?"
"Est-ce que tu fais tes propres chips maison ?"
"Tu as déjà goûté les chips à la truffe ?"
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Décrivez votre apéritif idéal. Est-ce qu'il y a des chips ?
Pourquoi les chips sont-elles si addictives selon vous ?
Racontez un souvenir d'enfance lié à un paquet de chips.
Préférez-vous les chips ou les frites ? Pourquoi ?
Imaginez une nouvelle saveur de chips originale.
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10 問Le mot 'chips' est féminin en français. On dit 'une chips' ou 'les chips'. C'est une erreur courante de penser qu'il est masculin à cause de son origine anglaise. On accorde donc les adjectifs au féminin, par exemple 'des chips salées'. C'est important pour la grammaire correcte.
En français, les 'chips' sont des tranches de pomme de terre très fines, frites et froides, vendues en sachet. Les 'frites' sont des bâtonnets de pomme de terre frits et servis chauds. Cette distinction est cruciale au restaurant. Si vous commandez des chips, vous recevrez un snack froid. Si vous voulez des French fries, demandez des frites.
Au Québec, le terme officiel est 'croustilles'. C'est le mot recommandé par l'Office québécois de la langue française pour éviter l'anglicisme. Cependant, dans la vie de tous les jours, beaucoup de Québécois utilisent aussi le mot 'chips'. Il est bon de connaître les deux termes. En France, on utilise exclusivement 'chips'.
En français, on prononce généralement le 's' final des mots empruntés à l'anglais comme 'chips' ou 'bus'. Cela aide à distinguer le mot et respecte la prononciation d'origine. On entend donc bien le son [s] à la fin. Ne pas le prononcer pourrait rendre le mot difficile à comprendre. C'est une règle phonétique simple pour les emprunts.
Oui, absolument, on appelle cela des 'chips de légumes'. On en trouve à la betterave, à la carotte, ou au panais. C'est une alternative à la pomme de terre qui est devenue très à la mode. Le mot 'chips' désigne alors la méthode de préparation. Elles sont souvent perçues comme plus saines. On les trouve au même rayon que les chips classiques.
Le parfum le plus courant est 'nature' (juste du sel). Ensuite, on trouve souvent 'poulet rôti', 'barbecue', 'fromage', et 'oignon'. Les saveurs plus originales comme 'piment d'Espelette' ou 'moutarde' sont aussi populaires. Chaque marque propose ses propres spécialités. Les Français aiment expérimenter de nouveaux goûts à l'apéritif. Les rayons sont très variés.
Non, en France, les chips ne sont jamais considérées comme un repas complet. Elles font partie de l'apéritif ou d'un pique-nique. On les grignote avant de manger le plat principal. Les servir comme plat principal serait très inhabituel. Elles sont associées au plaisir et à la détente, pas à la nutrition. C'est un aliment de convivialité.
Pour qu'elles restent croustillantes, il faut bien refermer le paquet avec une pince. Si elles restent à l'air libre, elles deviennent 'molles' à cause de l'humidité. On peut aussi les mettre dans une boîte hermétique. Une chips molle perd tout son intérêt gustatif. Il est donc préférable de les consommer rapidement. C'est le secret du croquant.
La plupart des chips sont végétariennes, mais attention aux arômes comme 'poulet rôti' ou 'bacon'. Parfois, ces arômes contiennent des extraits de viande, parfois non. Il faut vérifier la liste des ingrédients sur le paquet. Les chips 'nature' sont toujours végétariennes et souvent végétaliennes. C'est un point à surveiller pour les régimes spécifiques. La transparence des étiquettes s'améliore.
Dans un dîner très formel, les chips sont rarement servies. On préférera des amuse-bouches plus élaborés faits maison. Cependant, pour un apéritif entre amis, elles sont tout à fait acceptables. Si on les sert, on les met toujours dans un bol plutôt que de laisser le sachet sur la table. C'est une question de présentation et de politesse. Elles restent un snack décontracté.
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Summary
The word 'chips' is a essential French snack vocabulary item. Remember: it's feminine plural, it means crisps (not fries), and it's the king of the French apéritif. Don't forget the 's' is pronounced!
- Chips are a feminine plural noun in French (les chips), used to describe thin, crunchy potato snacks, not hot French fries (which are 'les frites').
- They are a central part of the French 'apéritif' culture, often served in bowls to share with friends before a meal in social settings.
- While 'nature' (salted) is the most common flavor, many varieties exist, including 'poulet rôti', 'vinaigre', and modern 'chips de légumes' like beets.
- In Quebec, the formal term is 'croustilles', though 'chips' is common in speech; in France, 'chips' is the standard term for both formal and informal use.
Gender Memory
Think of 'une chips' as a small, feminine 'galette'. This will help you remember to use feminine adjectives like 'salée' and 'croustillante'. Always use 'les' or 'des' in plural.
The Apéro Rule
Never show up to a French 'apéro' empty-handed. A bag of chips is the easiest and most appreciated contribution you can bring. It shows you understand the social ritual.
The Final S
Unlike many French words where the final 's' is silent, in 'chips', you must pronounce it. It sounds exactly like the English word, which makes it easier for you.
Chips vs Frites
Repeat this: Chips are in a bag, frites are on a plate. This will save you from confusion at restaurants and fast-food joints. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
例文
Voulez-vous des chips avec votre sandwich ?
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B1〜をベースにした、〜を主成分とする。
à la boulangerie
A2At the bakery.
à la carte
A2定食ではなく、メニューから単品で料理を注文すること。
à la charcuterie
A2At the deli; where cold meats and prepared foods are sold.
à la coque
A2Soft-boiled (for eggs).
à la demande
B1On demand; upon request.
à la poêle
A2フライパンで焼いた；フライパン調理の。
à la poissonnerie
A2At the fishmonger's; where fresh fish is sold.
à la vapeur
A2蒸気で調理されたもの。蒸し料理。
à l'apéritif
B1アペリティフ（食前酒）の時に。食事の前に出される飲み物や軽食について使います。
