croquette

noun kro-KET Rare

Also means

dog biscuit (pet food)

Usage Note

Croquette in food contexts is a fried, breadcrumbed cylinder of potato, meat, or fish — a standard bistro side dish (croquettes de pommes de terre). However, in everyday pet-owner French, les croquettes almost always means dry kibble or biscuits for cats and dogs. Context distinguishes the two senses clearly. The verb croquer (to crunch) is the root.

Examples

"Le chat attend ses croquettes."

Natural Translation

The cat is waiting for its kibble.

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