jam in French
jam in French is confiture, marmelade, pétrin — jam means a sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
jam in French
confiture
(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
marmelade
(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
pétrin
(countable) A difficult situation.
embouteillage
(countable) A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
bœuf
(countable, popular music) An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
jam
(countable, popular music) An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
coincer
To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.
enfoncer
To brusquely force something into a space; to cram, to squeeze.
fourrer
To brusquely force something into a space; to cram, to squeeze.
embouteiller
To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".
enrayer
To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".
brouiller
To block or confuse a radio or radar signal by transmitting a more-powerful signal on the same frequency.
bœuf
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
What does "jam" mean?
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noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
"She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast."
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noun A difficult or awkward situation.
"Losing his wallet at the airport put him in a real jam."
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noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
"We sat in a traffic jam for over an hour."
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noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
"The band held a late-night jam in the garage."
jam in a sentence
- She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast.
- Losing his wallet at the airport put him in a real jam.
- We sat in a traffic jam for over an hour.
- The band held a late-night jam in the garage.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "jam" in French?
"jam" in French is confiture, marmelade, pétrin. jam means: A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
How do you use "jam" in a sentence?
Example: "She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast." In French, "jam" is confiture, marmelade, pétrin.
Are there other ways to say "jam" in French?
Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "jam": confiture, marmelade, pétrin, embouteillage, bœuf, jam.
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