confiture de myrtilles
The English phrase "blueberry jam" is translated into French as confiture de myrtilles.
This phrase refers to a sweet spread made by cooking blueberries with sugar.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of confiture (jam), de (of) and myrtilles (blueberries).
How does it change in a sentence?
While the plural form confiture de myrtilles is the standard way to refer to the jam, using the singular confiture de myrtille is also grammatically acceptable in French to denote the flavor.
Did you know?
- The word confiture is closely related to confit, a traditional technique from Gascony used to preserve meats or vegetables in their own fat.
- In France, it is a common cultural habit to serve confiture de myrtilles not just on toast, but as a accompaniment to certain strong cheeses or within a crêpe.
- The term confiture historically signaled high social status. Because sugar was once a costly import, eating a fruit spread like confiture de myrtilles was a luxury reserved for the upper classes.
Examples in context
- S'il te plaît, cache le pot de confiture de myrtilles là où Takako ne le verra pas.Please hide the blueberry jam where Takako can't see it.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use confiture de myrtilles when talking about hiding a jar.Tatoeba #138682 by Zodiac, translation #19335 by CK
- J'ai préparé de la confiture de myrtilles pour le petit-déjeuner.I made some blueberry jam for breakfast.
- Pendant mes vacances au Québec, j'ai goûté à de la délicieuse gelée de bleuets .During my vacation in Quebec, I tasted some delicious blueberry jam.
- J'adore la confiture de myrtilles sur mes tartines.I love blueberry jam on my toast.
- Est-ce qu'il reste de la confiture de myrtilles ?Is there any blueberry jam left?
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are having breakfast in the kitchen.
- EmmaLucas, tu veux de la confiture de myrtilles ?Lucas, do you want some blueberry jam?
- LucasOui, merci, c'est délicieux.Yes, thanks, it is delicious.
- EmmaJe vais en acheter plus demain.I am going to buy more tomorrow.
- LucasC'est une très bonne idée.That is a very good idea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
