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candies

/ˈkændiz/

Translations

candynoun

candies

/ˈkændi/

She offered me a piece of candy from the jar on her desk.

Elle m’a offert un bonbon du bocal posé sur son bureau.

Additional translations

bonbon pour les yeuxSens figuré, pour quelque chose d’attirant visuellement mais superficiel.

confiserieEmploi plus général ou plus soutenu.

friandiseTerme plus général, souvent pour une petite douceur sucrée.

Synonyms

candyverb

candies

candied

Past Simple

candied

Past Participle

candying

Gerund

/ˈkændi/

confireCuisine : cuire ou enrober dans un sirop de sucre jusqu’à cristallisation.

They candied slices of ginger for the holiday cake.

Ils ont confit des tranches de gingembre pour le gâteau des fêtes.

candynoun

A sweet food made with sugar or syrup combined with fruit, chocolate, or nuts.

She offered me a piece of candy from the jar on her desk.

A small, sweet, and often colorful piece of confectionery.

The children were excited to receive candy during the parade.

Something that is visually attractive but lacks depth or substance, especially in the phrase "eye candy."

The new action movie is pure candy for the eyes, but the story is weak.

candyverb

To cook or coat (food) with sugar syrup until it is glazed or crystallized.

They candied slices of ginger for the holiday cake.