French · Food & Drink
"Snack" in French: snack
le snack
Note: afternoon snack: le goûter
Snack in French is often le snack, masculine—a borrowed word for a quick bite or snack bar. The classic kids' afternoon snack is le goûter.
Road trip
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How to pronounce snack
Say it
snak
/snak/
Snack: snak, close to English. Goûter: goo-TAY.
"Snack" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le snack | the snack / snack bar Quick food or small café. | Quick food or small café. |
| un snack | a snack Something light to eat. | Something light to eat. |
| le goûter | afternoon snack Kids / 4 p.m. tradition. | Kids / 4 p.m. tradition. |
| grignoter | to nibble Verb for snacking. | Verb for snacking. |
How to use snack in real life
- 1Road trip
On prend un snack à la station.
We'll grab a snack at the station.
Un snack.
- 2Office break
Il me faut un snack avant la réunion.
I need a snack before the meeting.
Un snack.
- 3Airport
Le snack près du gate ouvre tôt.
The snack bar near the gate opens early.
Le snack as place.
Mistakes English speakers make with snack
Incorrect: La snack.
Correct: Le snack.
Snack is masculine in French.
Incorrect: Je mange mon goûter à minuit (wrong slot).
Correct: Je mange un snack / un encas.
Goûter is the afternoon snack ritual; night bites are snack/encas.
Good to know
Le goûter at four o'clock is cultural for kids: pain-chocolat, fruit, juice. Adults more often say un encas or un snack between meals.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Train platform hunger
ChatPal
Tu veux un snack avant le train ?
Do you want a snack before the train?
You
Oui. Un snack salé, pas sucré.
Yes. A savory snack, not sweet.
ChatPal
Le snack du quai a des sandwichs.
The platform snack bar has sandwiches.
You
Parfait, j'y cours.
Perfect—I'll run over.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snack" in French
How do you say snack in French?
Le snack; kids' afternoon snack is le goûter.
Is snack masculine?
Yes: un snack.
What is goûter?
The traditional afternoon snack, especially for children.
How do you pronounce snack?
snak.
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