pickle in French
pickle in French is cornichon, pickles, saler — pickle means a cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
pickle in French
cornichon
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
pickles
(often, in the plural) Any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish.
saler
(transitive, ergative) To preserve food (or sometimes other things) in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution.
What does "pickle" mean?
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noun A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
"He added a pickle to his sandwich for extra crunch."
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noun A difficult or awkward situation.
"Missing the last train left them in quite a pickle."
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verb To preserve food in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution.
"She pickles her own onions every autumn."
pickle in a sentence
- He added a pickle to his sandwich for extra crunch.
- In Britain, pickle often refers to a sweet, chunky vegetable relish.
- Missing the last train left them in quite a pickle.
- She pickles her own onions every autumn.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pickle" in French?
"pickle" in French is cornichon, pickles, saler. pickle means: A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
How do you use "pickle" in a sentence?
Example: "He added a pickle to his sandwich for extra crunch." In French, "pickle" is cornichon, pickles, saler.
Are there other ways to say "pickle" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "pickle": cornichon, pickles, saler.
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