French translation of wafer is 
wafer

Meaning of "wafer" in English

A "wafer" is a thin, crisp piece of food, often sweetened and baked, used in various culinary applications. It can refer to cookies characterized by their light and airy texture or to thin slices of more specialized items like communion wafers in religious contexts. Wafers can be used in desserts as a decorative element or to add a layer of texture. Technologically, "wafer" might also describe a thin slice of semiconductor material used in electronics. In all contexts, it retains the common attribute of being thin and crisp.

Meaning of "wafer" in French

In French, "wafer" (pronounced similarly) refers to a thin, crisp wafer used mostly in culinary contexts, such as a sweet biscuit accompanying desserts, or in communion within religious practices. Like in English, the term can extend to thin slices of material in electronics. While the basic meaning remains consistent, cultural nuances such as the traditional use in sweets or technological industries might differ, reflecting local traditions and innovations. Its versatility in both cuisine and technology underlines its widespread appeal across different sectors.

Pronunciation of "wafer" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈweɪ.fər/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, "wafer" tends to be pronounced with a slightly longer "a" sound, while British English might have a crisper ending. Regional accents in both could affect the softness or sharpness of the "r."

Pronunciation of "wafer" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈweɪ.fər/

Pronunciation Variations: The French pronunciation follows closely to the original English due to the word's borrowed nature. However, the "r" might be softer or more guttural depending on different regional accents within France or other French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The chocolate wafer melted quickly in the sun. - Le wafer au chocolat a fondu rapidement au soleil.
2. She decorated the cake with colorful wafers. - Elle a décoré le gâteau avec des wafers colorés.
3. The church provides communion wafers during mass. - L'église fournit des hosties pendant la messe.
4. He invented a new homemade wafer recipe. - Il a inventé une nouvelle recette de wafer fait maison.
5. We enjoyed the ice cream with a crispy wafer on top. - Nous avons apprécié la glace avec un wafer croustillant sur le dessus.
6. Wafers are often used in electronic manufacturing. - Les wafers sont souvent utilisés dans la fabrication électronique.
7. They offered free samples of vanilla wafers at the store. - Ils ont offert des échantillons gratuits de wafers à la vanille au magasin.
8. The children enjoyed wafer biscuits during the picnic. - Les enfants ont apprécié les biscuits wafer pendant le pique-nique.
9. Tourists often purchase almond wafers as souvenirs. - Les touristes achètent souvent des wafers aux amandes comme souvenirs.
10. The recipe calls for crushed wafers as an ingredient. - La recette nécessite des wafers écrasés comme ingrédient.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "wafer" in English

Synonyms: biscuit, cookie, thin crisp, cracker, host, chip, disk.

Antonyms: loaf, chunk, block, slab.

Similar Words: cracker, flatbread, sheet, pastry, disc.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "wafer" in French

Synonyms: hostie, biscuit, galette, feuille, croustillant.

Antonyms: bloc, morceau, pain.

Similar Words: disque, crêpe, feuille, gaufrette.

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