French · Food & Drink
"Cookie" in French: biscuit
le biscuit
Cookie in French is often le biscuit, masculine. In cafés you may also see le cookie for the big American-style cookie. Un biscuit can also mean a dry sweet biscuit.
At a café
Je prends un café et un biscuit.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce biscuit
Say it
bee-SKWEE
/bis.kɥi/
Biscuit: bee-SKWEE. The final t is silent. Ui sounds like wee.
"Cookie" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le biscuit | cookie / biscuit Everyday sweet biscuit or cookie. | Everyday sweet biscuit or cookie. |
| le cookie | cookie (American-style) Loanword on menus. | Loanword on menus. |
| le biscuit sec | dry biscuit Tea biscuit, not soft. | Tea biscuit, not soft. |
| les biscuits | cookies / biscuits Plural. | Plural. |
How to use biscuit in real life
- 1At a café
Je prends un café et un biscuit.
I'll have a coffee and a cookie.
Simple café order.
- 2Kids after school
Tu veux un biscuit au chocolat ?
Do you want a chocolate cookie?
Space before ?
- 3Shopping
Il reste des biscuits dans le placard.
There are still cookies in the cupboard.
Des biscuits = some cookies.
Mistakes English speakers make with biscuit
Incorrect: Un cooky, s'il te plaît.
Correct: Un cookie / un biscuit, s'il te plaît.
Spell cookie with ie, or use biscuit.
Incorrect: Une biscuit.
Correct: Un biscuit.
Biscuit is masculine.
Good to know
Supermarket aisles label many packs biscuits. Soft bakery "cookies" are often sold under the English name. Context tells you which texture you get.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a snack at the bakery
ChatPal
Tu prends un biscuit ou un croissant ?
Are you getting a cookie or a croissant?
You
Un biscuit aux pépites, s'il te plaît.
A chocolate-chip cookie, please.
ChatPal
Bon choix. Moi, le même.
Good choice. Same for me.
You
On partage ? Non, j'en veux un entier.
Share? No, I want a whole one.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Cookie" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Cookie" in French
Is biscuit the same as cookie?
Often yes for sweet biscuits; menus may say cookie for the US style.
Gender of biscuit?
Masculine: un biscuit.
How do you pronounce biscuit?
Bee-SKWEE, silent t.
Can I say cookie in French?
Yes on menus; biscuit is the safer native word.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Ordering Food in French: Essential Phrases for 2026Ordering food in french - Learn how to confidently order food in French with real-life phrases and tips for 2026 travelers
- 10 Best French Speaking Practice Apps for 2026Find the best French speaking practice app to build fluency. We review 10 top tools like ChatPal for conversation, travel prep, and building confidence in 2026.
