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bretzel

pretzel

noun BRET-zel Rare

Origin: From Alsatian German 'Brezel', ultimately from Latin 'bracchium' (arm), referring to the crossed-arm shape.

Usage Note

Bretzel is the standard French spelling of the baked snack, reflecting its Alsatian origin; the alternative spelling pretzel also appears in French texts. In France it is strongly associated with Alsace and Alsatian brasseries. Gender varies by speaker — masculine is more common (un bretzel) but feminine usage (une bretzel) also exists.

Examples

"Il mange un bretzel avec de la bière."

Natural Translation

He eats a pretzel with beer.

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