How to Say ‘In the bakery window there are lollipops!’ in French
Oh, dans la vitrine de la pâtisserie, il y a des sucettes Pierrot Gourmand.
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Phrase Breakdown
Oh, dans la vitrine de la pâtisserie,
Il y a des sucettes Pierrot Gourmand.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Oh
[oh]
Oh
A common interjection expressing a sudden emotion.
Oh, regarde ça!
Oh, look at that!
dans
[dahn]
in
Specifies presence inside a location or enclosure.
Dans la boîte, il y a des biscuits.
In the box, there are cookies.
la
[lah]
the
Signifies a definite and known entity.
La pomme est rouge.
The apple is red.
vitrine
[vee-treen]
window
An opening in a wall or vehicle for light.
Il nettoie la vitrine du magasin.
He cleans the shop window.
de
[duh]
of the
A form expressing possession or association.
Les fleurs de la jardin.
The garden's flowers.
la
[lah]
the
Signifies a definite and known entity.
La pomme est rouge.
The apple is red.
pâtisserie
[pah-tees-ree]
bakery
A store where pastries and baked goods are sold.
La pâtisserie ouvre à 9 heures.
The bakery opens at 9 o'clock.
il
[eel]
he
Male pronoun used for a person or animal.
Il est à l'école.
He is at school.
y
[ee]
there
Refers to the existence of someone or something.
Il y a un oiseau dehors.
There is a bird outside.
a
[ah]
is
Used to indicate the existence of something.
Il y a une erreur ici.
There is a mistake here.
des
[day]
some
Denoting an unspecified amount or number.
Il y a des questions.
There are some questions.
sucettes
[syoo-set]
lollipops
Sweets on a stick, meant for licking or sucking.
Les sucettes sont très sucrées.
The lollipops are very sweet.
Pierrot
[pyeh-roh]
Pierrot
Brand or proper noun, often associated with a specific product line.
Pierrot produit des confiseries.
Pierrot produces candies.
Gourmand
[goor-mahn]
Gourmand
Indicating a brand related to sweets or gastronomic products.
Gourmand est célèbre pour ses friandises.
Gourmand is famous for its treats.
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