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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