How to Say ‘The Yule log’ in French
La bûche
lah bewsh
[lah bewsh]
🇫🇷 In France: The bûche de Noël is the traditional French Christmas dessert, a rolled cake decorated like a log. It's often store-bought from a good pâtisserie.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
A definite article preceding a noun.
La porte est ouverte.
The door is open.
bûche
[bewsh]
Yule log cake
Literally 'log'; the traditional French Christmas rolled cake.
La bûche au chocolat est délicieuse.
The chocolate Yule log is delicious.
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