Eclairs Meaning in English

word · lemma: eclair

US

ɪˈklɛrz

ih-KLAIRZ

UK

eɪˈklɛəz

ay-KLAIRZ

Definition

Éclairs are long, thin pastries made from choux dough, filled with cream, and topped with chocolate icing. They are a classic French dessert.

Usage & Nuances

'Éclairs' is used for the plural; singular is 'éclair.' Always refers to the dessert, not used for other meanings. Pairs with words like 'chocolate éclairs,' 'cream éclairs,' or 'buy éclairs.' Often found in bakeries or cafés.

• Spanish: éclairs
• Portuguese (BR): éclair
• Portuguese (PT): éclair
• Chinese (Simplified): 闪电泡芙
• Chinese (Traditional): 閃電泡芙
• Hindi: एक्लेयर (फ्रेंच मिठाई)
• Arabic: إكلير
• Bengali: এ'ক্লেয়ার (পেস্ট্রি)
• Russian: эклеры
• Japanese: エクレア
• Vietnamese: bánh su kem Éclair
• Korean: 에클레어
• Turkish: ekler
• Urdu: ایکلیرز
• Indonesian: eclair

Example Sentences

I love eating éclairs for dessert.

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The bakery sells fresh éclairs every morning.

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She brought éclairs to the party.

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Whenever I pass by the café, I can't resist buying their chocolate éclairs.

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Do you want to split one of these éclairs with me? They look amazing!

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Nothing beats a cup of coffee and a couple of éclairs on a rainy day.

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