A1 noun Neutre #765 le plus courant

snack

/snæk/

A snack is a small amount of food eaten between main meals such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is typically something quick to prepare and easy to consume when you feel a little hungry.

Exemples

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1

I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

2

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

3

Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

Famille de mots

Nom
snack
Verb
snack
Adjectif
snacky
Apparenté
snacker
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' in 'snack' as standing for a 'Small' food to keep you satisfied.

Quiz rapide

I'm not very hungry for a full meal, so I'll just have a _____ before I leave.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : snack

Exemples

1

I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

everyday

I usually have a healthy snack like an apple in the afternoon.

2

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

formal

Light snacks and drinks will be served during the conference intermission.

3

Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

informal

Let's grab a quick snack before we go to the park.

4

Research suggests that frequent sugary snacks can affect dental health in students.

academic

Research suggests that frequent sugary snacks can affect dental health in students.

5

The company provides free snacks in the break room to boost employee morale.

business

The company provides free snacks in the break room to boost employee morale.

Famille de mots

Nom
snack
Verb
snack
Adjectif
snacky
Apparenté
snacker

Collocations courantes

healthy snack healthy snack
midnight snack midnight snack
quick snack quick snack
afternoon snack afternoon snack
salty snack salty snack

Phrases Courantes

grab a snack

to quickly get something small to eat

snack bar

a small counter or shop where snacks are sold

snack attack

a sudden, strong desire for a snack

Souvent confondu avec

snack vs meal

A meal is a large amount of food eaten at set times (like lunch), while a snack is small and eaten between those times.

snack vs snake

A snake is a long, thin reptile; 'snack' refers to food and has a different vowel sound.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'snack' can be used as both a noun (the food itself) and a verb (the act of eating a snack). It is a neutral term used for both healthy foods and junk foods.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'snack' to refer to a small lunch; however, it specifically refers to food eaten outside of the three main meal times.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' in 'snack' as standing for a 'Small' food to keep you satisfied.

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Origine du mot

Likely derived from the Middle Dutch word 'snacken', which means to snap at or to bite.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun (plural: snacks) often follows verbs like 'have', 'eat', or 'grab' can be used as an intransitive verb: 'to snack on something'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, snacking is a common daily habit, with 'afternoon tea' or 'after-school snacks' being cultural staples.

Quiz rapide

I'm not very hungry for a full meal, so I'll just have a _____ before I leave.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : snack

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