haricots blancs à la sauce tomate
masculine, plural
The English phrase "baked beans" can be translated into French as haricots blancs à la sauce tomate. If unsure, use haricots blancs à la sauce tomate. Wiktionary also lists baked beans.
Meaning: food (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| haricots blancs à la sauce tomate | masculine, plural |
| baked beans | masculine, plural |
This phrase refers to the specific food item consisting of beans in a tomato-based sauce.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine and plural.
Did you know?
- The word sauce shares a root with the English word 'salary' because both come from the Latin salsus meaning 'salted'.
- While 'baked beans' are a common breakfast staple in English-speaking countries, they are considered a 'foreign curiosity' in France rather than a traditional dish.
- In France, haricots blancs (white beans) are most traditionally served in a slow-cooked stew called cassoulet, which uses a completely different flavor profile than the tomato-based version.
Examples in context
- J'ai cuisiné des haricots mijotés, une spécialité anglaise très savoureuse !I cooked some slow-cooked beans, a very tasty English specialty!
- Est-ce que tu aimes les haricots cuits au four ?Do you like baked beans?
- Oui, j'adore les haricots à la sauce tomate, c'est un délice !Yes, I love beans in tomato sauce, it's a delight!
- Je mange des haricots blancs à la sauce tomate.I am eating baked beans.
- Il y a des haricots blancs à la sauce tomate dans le placard.There are baked beans in the cupboard.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are preparing breakfast together.
- LucasOn a des haricots blancs à la sauce tomate ?Do we have any baked beans?
- ManonOui, il y a une boîte dans le placard.Yes, there is a can in the cupboard.
- LucasSuper, je vais préparer les haricots blancs à la sauce tomate.Great, I will prepare the baked beans.
- ManonMerci, Lucas !Thank you, Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baked beans” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, sauce, tomate, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
