How to Say ‘Sugar’ in French
Du sucre
doo soo-kruh
[doo soo-kruh]
💬 Usage Tip: The partitive article 'du' implies some quantity.
🇫🇷 In France: Common at French cafes as many coffee styles are customizable.
Phrase Breakdown
Du
[doo]
Some
Refers to an unspecified amount.
Je prends du sucre dans mon café.
I take some sugar in my coffee.
sucre
[soo-kruh]
Sugar
A sweet crystalline substance.
Il y a du sucre ajouté dans la boisson.
There is added sugar in the drink.
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