What does cacao in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word cacao in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cacao in French.

The word cacao in French means cocoa, cocoa butter, creme de cacao, cocoa bean, cocoa paste. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cacao

cocoa

nom masculin (graine du cacaoyer)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le cacao est extrait des fèves fermentées puis torréfiées.
Cocoa is extracted from beans that are fermented and then roasted.

cocoa butter

nom masculin (graisse de pâte de cacao)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le beurre de cacao s'obtient de la pression des fèves du cacaotier.

creme de cacao

nom féminin (liqueur à base de cacao) (liqueur)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

cocoa bean

nom féminin (graine du cacaoyer)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

cocoa paste

nom féminin (cacao écrasé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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