French Phrase
J'adore tout ce qui contient du chocolat.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a strong passion for chocolate in any form. It uses the verb 'adorer' to signify a level of liking higher than 'aimer', and the structure 'tout ce qui' translates to 'everything that' or 'all that'.
When to use
Use this when discussing food preferences or dessert options at a restaurant or social gathering. It is a common way to express a sweet tooth, specifically a craving for cocoa-based treats.
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'adoretout ce quicontientdu chocolat
J'adore
The verb 'adorer' means to love or adore, and is usually stronger than 'aimer' (to like) when referring to objects or activities.
Tout ce qui
A relative pronoun construction meaning 'everything that', where 'qui' acts as the subject of the following verb.
Du chocolat
The partitive article 'du' is used for unspecified quantities of masculine nouns, similar to 'some' in English.
🗨In Conversation
Tu veux goûter ce gâteau ?
Do you want to taste this cake?
Oui ! J'adore tout ce qui contient du chocolat.
Yes! I love everything that contains chocolate.
✕Common Mistakes
J'aime tout ce que contient du chocolat.
Use 'qui' as a subject relative pronoun before the verb 'contient'.
J'adore tout ce qui contient de chocolat.
Use the partitive article 'du' (de + le) for uncountable masculine nouns like chocolate.
↔Alternatives
Je suis un grand fan de chocolat.
I am a big fan of chocolate.
Le chocolat, c'est ma passion.
Chocolate is my passion.
Cultural Tip
France is famous for its high-quality 'artisan chocolatiers'. When visiting a French bakery or 'chocolaterie', expressing your love for chocolate is a great way to start a conversation about their specific cocoa percentages or origins.