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Croissant

Language note: Pronounced as 'krwa-son', not 'croy-zant'.

Culture note: A staple of French breakfasts, often enjoyed with coffee.

Context: At a French bakery, Marie enters and greets her friend Jean. They decide to start their day with a typical French breakfast.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Croissant

[krwa-son]

Croissant

A buttery, flaky pastry that is a breakfast staple in France.

J'ai mangé un croissant pour le petit déjeuner.

I ate a croissant for breakfast.

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