sandwich
A sandwich is a food item typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread. It is a popular type of lunch food, often taken to work, school, or picnics because it is easy to carry and eat.
Exemples
3 sur 5I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.
I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.
The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.
The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.
Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?
Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Imagine the Earl of Sandwich holding two pieces of bread so he could eat with one hand while playing cards with the other.
Quiz rapide
I don't have time for a big meal, so I will just eat a ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : sandwich
Exemples
I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.
everydayI usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.
The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.
formalThe catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.
Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?
informalDo you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?
Research indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.
academicResearch indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.
We need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.
businessWe need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
a sandwich short of a picnic
a sandwich short of a picnic (meaning: not very intelligent)
sandwich board
sandwich board (a type of advertising sign)
knuckle sandwich
knuckle sandwich (slang for a punch)
Souvent confondu avec
A burger specifically uses a round bun and a grilled meat patty, whereas a sandwich uses regular bread slices.
Bread is the material used to make the meal, while a sandwich is the completed dish with fillings.
Notes d'usage
The word is used both for the food item and as a verb meaning to squeeze something between two other things. In common speech, the 'd' is often silent.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'sandwich' as an uncountable noun; remember to say 'a sandwich' or 'some sandwiches' rather than 'a bread sandwich'.
Astuce mémo
Imagine the Earl of Sandwich holding two pieces of bread so he could eat with one hand while playing cards with the other.
Origine du mot
Named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who reportedly requested meat between bread to avoid leaving the gambling table.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The sandwich is a staple of British and American food culture, representing a quick, portable meal often eaten during short lunch breaks.
Quiz rapide
I don't have time for a big meal, so I will just eat a ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : sandwich
Grammaire lie
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