sucette

lollipop

noun sü-SET Rare

Origin: Diminutive of sucer (to suck) + -ette, literally 'little sucker'

Also means

dummy, pacifier (baby)

Usage Note

Sucette covers two distinct objects depending on context: a lollipop (candy on a stick) and a baby's dummy/pacifier. In Quebec French, suce is preferred for the pacifier sense. The verb sucer (to suck) is the transparent root. Learners should note the context carefully to avoid ambiguity between the two meanings.

Examples

"L'enfant suçait sa sucette en regardant la télé."

Natural Translation

The child was sucking on a lollipop while watching TV.

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