balsamique
The English phrase balsamic is translated into French as balsamique.
Did you know?
- In French perfume making, balsamique describes a specific group of warm and resinous scents, such as benzoin or myrrh, rather than vinegar.
- The word balsamique shares a root with the French word baume, which refers to a soothing ointment or balm.
- The term balsamique was borrowed into French from the Italian word balsamico.
Examples in context
- Le délicieux plat que vous avez préparé est rehaussé par une touche de vinaigre balsamique.The delicious dish you've prepared is enhanced by a touch of balsamic vinegar.
- On met un peu de vinaigre balsamique pour rehausser le goût de la salade.We add a bit of balsamic vinegar to enhance the taste of the salad.
- J'aime beaucoup le vinaigre balsamique.I really like balsamic vinegar.
- Ajoute un peu de vinaigre balsamique sur la salade.Add a little balsamic vinegar to the salad.
- Il reste du vinaigre balsamique dans la bouteille ?Is there any balsamic vinegar left in the bottle?
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are making a salad in the kitchen.
- EmmaNathan, as-tu du vinaigre balsamique ?Nathan, do you have some balsamic vinegar?
- NathanOui, il est dans le placard.Yes, it is in the cupboard.
- EmmaEst-ce que ce vinaigre balsamique est de bonne qualité ?Is this balsamic vinegar of good quality?
- NathanOui, il est excellent pour la salade.Yes, it is excellent for the salad.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balsamique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
