Nomen

das Bonbon

candy, bonbon, sweet

Das Kind isst ein Bonbon.

The child is eating a piece of candy.

Möchtest du ein Bonbon haben?

Would you like to have a piece of candy?

((sth.)) to eat/suck (a piece of candy) The child is eating a piece of candy.

Synonyms: Süßigkeit, Praline

From French 'bonbon', a reduplication of 'bon' meaning 'good'. Literally 'good-good'.

It sounds like 'bon bon' in French, which means 'good good,' a perfect description for a tasty candy.

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