tartine à l'avocat
The English phrase "avocado toast" is translated into French as tartine à l'avocat.
This phrase describes a dish of mashed avocado served on toasted bread. French speakers also sometimes adopt the English term Avocado toast in informal contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tartine à l'avocat literally translates to an "open-faced sandwich with avocado".
Which one should you use?
You may encounter several variations for this dish in casual settings. Toast à l'avocat and Tartine d'avocat are both used informally. Additionally, the English term Avocado toast is sometimes used directly in informal speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, tartines à l'avocat, you add an 's' to tartine but do not change the avocat part.
Did you know?
- While avocat means 'avocado' in the context of food, it is also the exact same word for a 'lawyer' in French.
- French speakers use the word tartine in the idiomatic phrase raconter des tartines, which means to tell long and tedious stories.
- In France, a tartine is traditionally a piece of baguette sliced lengthwise, whereas a toast usually refers to bread that has been browned in a toaster.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais une tartine d'avocat, s'il vous plaîtI would like an avocado toast, please
- Je me fais souvent des tartines à l'avocatI often make myself avocado toast
- Je voudrais une tartine à l'avocat, s'il vous plaît.I would like an avocado toast, please.
- Cette tartine à l'avocat est délicieuse.This avocado toast is delicious.
- Est-ce qu'il reste une tartine à l'avocat ?Is there an avocado toast left?
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are at a cafe during brunch.
- NathanEmma, tu veux commander une tartine à l'avocat ?Emma, do you want to order an avocado toast?
- EmmaOui, c'est une excellente idée, Nathan.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Nathan.
- NathanMoi aussi, j'en prendrai une.Me too, I will have one.
- EmmaParfait, appelons le serveur.Perfect, let's call the waiter.
