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sandwich

/ˈsænwɪdʒ/

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

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1

I 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.

2

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.

3

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

Nom
sandwich
Verb
sandwich
Adjectif
sandwiched
Apparenté
sandwich-maker
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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

1

I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.

everyday

I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.

2

The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.

formal

The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.

3

Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?

informal

Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?

4

Research indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.

academic

Research indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.

5

We need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.

business

We need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.

Famille de mots

Nom
sandwich
Verb
sandwich
Adjectif
sandwiched
Apparenté
sandwich-maker

Collocations courantes

make a sandwich make a sandwich
chicken sandwich chicken sandwich
sandwich shop sandwich shop
toasted sandwich toasted sandwich
sandwich fillings sandwich fillings

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

sandwich vs burger

A burger specifically uses a round bun and a grilled meat patty, whereas a sandwich uses regular bread slices.

sandwich vs bread

Bread is the material used to make the meal, while a sandwich is the completed dish with fillings.

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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.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'sandwich' as an uncountable noun; remember to say 'a sandwich' or 'some sandwiches' rather than 'a bread sandwich'.

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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.

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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

Countable noun Plural: sandwiches Verb: to sandwich (between)
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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

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