French · Food & Drink
"Sandwich" in French: sandwich
le sandwich
Sandwich in French is le sandwich, masculine — same word as English, French pronunciation. Un sandwich jambon-beurre is a classic. Plural: des sandwichs or des sandwiches.
Bakery counter
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How to pronounce sandwich
Say it
luh sahn-WEESH
/lə sɑ̃.dwiʃ/
sahn-WEESH. Nasal san; the final ch is soft like English sh, not hard k.
"Sandwich" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le sandwich | the sandwich Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un sandwich | a sandwich Ordering. | Ordering. |
| sandwich jambon-beurre | ham-and-butter sandwich Bakery classic. | Bakery classic. |
| manger un sandwich | to eat a sandwich Quick lunch. | Quick lunch. |
How to use sandwich in real life
- 1Bakery counter
Je prends un sandwich thon-mayo.
I'll take a tuna-mayo sandwich.
Un sandwich + filling.
- 2Picnic plan
On prépare des sandwichs pour la route.
We're making sandwiches for the road.
Plural sandwichs.
- 3Office lunch
Mon sandwich est encore dans le frigo.
My sandwich is still in the fridge.
Possession.
Mistakes English speakers make with sandwich
Incorrect: Une sandwich, s'il vous plaît.
Correct: Un sandwich, s'il vous plaît.
Sandwich is masculine: un sandwich.
Incorrect: Je veux le sandwiche.
Correct: Je veux le sandwich.
Spelling stays sandwich (no extra e needed).
Good to know
The jambon-beurre on a baguette is a lunch icon. In bakeries, point to the case and name the filling: un sandwich poulet-crudités.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a station bakery
ChatPal
Tu prends quel sandwich ?
Which sandwich are you getting?
You
Le sandwich végétarien, et toi ?
The vegetarian sandwich, and you?
ChatPal
Moi, un sandwich poulet.
I'll take a chicken sandwich.
You
Parfait, on mange sur le quai.
Perfect, we'll eat on the platform.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sandwich" in French
What is sandwich in French?
Le sandwich.
Is it masculine?
Yes: un sandwich.
How do you order one?
Je prends un sandwich… plus the filling.
How do you pronounce it?
sahn-WEESH.
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