Published July 26, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Baguette — Meaning and pronunciation
Baguette (f.) is a French noun meaning “baguette” or “French bread.” It refers to the long, thin loaf with a crisp crust and soft interior commonly sold in French bakeries. In France, several varieties are available, including baguette blanche (white baguette), baguette tradition (traditional baguette), and baguette aux graines (seeded baguette).
Pronunciation: /ba.ɡɛt/, approximately “bah-get.”
Example Sentences
Je vais acheter une baguette à la boulangerie.
I’m going to buy a baguette at the bakery.
Je cherche une baguette bien croustillante.
I’m looking for a nice, crusty baguette.
La baguette est encore chaude et sent très bon.
The baguette is still warm and smells wonderful.
Elle met la baguette sur la table pour le dîner.
She puts the baguette on the table for dinner.
Baguette Buying Guide — How to Buy a Baguette in France
French boulangeries (bakeries) usually sell several kinds of baguettes, so it helps to recognize the most common names before ordering. The texture, crust, flour, and size can vary from one type to another. To order, say:
Je voudrais une baguette tradition, s’il vous plaît.
I would like a traditional baguette, please.
baguette blanche — a light white baguette with a soft interior and thin, crisp crust
baguette tradition — a chewier baguette with a thicker, crunchier crust and no additives
baguette de campagne — a rustic country-style baguette, often made with darker flour
baguette aux graines — a baguette made with or topped with a mixture of seeds
demi-baguette — a smaller baguette, usually about half the size of a standard one
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Related words and expressions
- le pain — bread
- la boulangerie — bakery
- le boulanger, la boulangère — baker
- la mie — the soft inside of bread
- la croûte — crust
- croustillant, croustillante — crispy, crusty
- une baguette bien cuite — a well-baked baguette
- une baguette pas trop cuite — a lightly baked baguette
- une baguette fraîche — a fresh baguette
- acheter une baguette — to buy a baguette
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