French 101

 

 

Bar au Chocolat is from the French phrasing of ‘chocolate bar.’

To understand who we are, you must learn the translation, definition, and correct pronunciation of Bar au Chocolat. 

Translation / Definition

bar au chocolat
—noun 

1. chocolate bar—the kind of bar you walk into, not the kind you eat 
Alors, il y’a ce garçon qui entre dans un bar au chocolat . . . 
So, there’s this guy who walks into a chocolate bar . . . 
 
2. Bar au Chocolat is a boutique chocolatemaker. We are a vibrant resource to celebrate and teach the unique intellectual and sensory experience of chocolate.


tablette de chocolat or plaque de chocolate
—noun

1. chocolate bar—a beloved food comprising of cacao and sugar 
Cette tablette de chocolat est délicieuse. 
This chocolate bar is delicious. 

    tablettes de chocolat 
    —pl. noun

    1. six-pack—well-defined abdominal muscles

    When the French see a hot-looking guy, who has a ripped core and nicely defined abs, they say that he has tablettes de chocolat. Ladies, and gentlemen, the next time you see a man with a six-pack, think chocolate, not beer.  

    Pronunciation
    To learn the correct pronunciation of Bar au Chocolat, repeat the following: 

    Bar—say Bar like bar but a little deeper [Bahr]

    au—say au like the lyric in the song, “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” by The Four Seasons [oh]. If you like this song, check out the French version, “Ces Soirées-Là" by singer and rapper Yannick.

    Chocolat—say Chocolat starting with Cho pronounced [Show] like Tom Cruise’s line in the film Jerry Maguire, “Show me the money!” In the middle, co is pronounced [ko] like Coco Chanel. The ending lat is the same sound in the classic French phrase, “Ooh là [là!]” used in moments of joy, surprise, and admiration,for example, Ooh, là, là! Ce vin et ce fromage se marient à merveille. This wine and cheese pair beautifully together. All together, it goes something like this [Showkola].

    Okay, let’s repeat: Bar au Chocolat

    At Bar au Chocolat, we love chocolate, France, a good joke, the beach, men, beer, music, movies, fashion, gorgeous foods and libations, and all of the pleasure they bring.