tarte aux myrtilles
Blueberry pie in French is tarte aux myrtilles.
The phrase refers to a baked dessert pie filled with blueberries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tarte (tart/pie), aux (with/using) and myrtilles (blueberries).
Which one should you use?
In French, the word tarte is used for both what English speakers call a 'tart' and a 'pie' when it has a pastry crust. While tarte aux myrtilles uses the plural to imply a filling of many berries, tarte à la myrtille is also used to describe the flavor or type of tart.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, particularly in Quebec, Tarte aux bleuets is a common expression for blueberry pie and can be used informally.
Did you know?
- In some French regional dialects, a tarte can refer to a slap in the face, making the phrase donner une tarte an expression for hitting someone.
- In France, a tarte is typically open-faced, whereas a tourte is a pie with a pastry lid covering the fruit.
- The French word tarte comes from the Late Latin torta, which originally referred to a twisted or curled piece of bread.
Examples in context
- Je viens de regarder une vidéo sur la façon de préparer une somptueuse tarte aux myrtilles.I've just watched a video on how to bake a sumptuous blueberry pie.This sentence shows how to use tarte aux myrtilles when discussing a recipe video.Tatoeba #9192454 by Micsmithel, translation #2961330 by mervert1
- Je voudrais une tarte aux myrtilles, s'il vous plaît.I would like a blueberry pie, please.
- Je suis très curieux de goûter votre tarte aux bleuets.I am very curious to taste your blueberry pie.
- Ce week-end, j'ai préparé une délicieuse tarte aux myrtilles.This weekend, I made a delicious blueberry pie.
- Les tartelettes aux bleuets de ma grand-mère sont les meilleures.My grandmother's blueberry tarts are the best.
- J'adore manger une tarte aux myrtilles.I love eating a blueberry pie.
- Il reste un peu de tarte aux myrtilles.There is a little bit of blueberry pie left.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are sharing dessert in a cafe.
- LéaEst-ce que tu veux une tarte aux myrtilles ?Do you want a blueberry pie?
- LucasOui, elle a l'air délicieuse.Yes, it looks delicious.
- LéaJe vais la commander pour nous deux.I will order it for both of us.
- LucasMerci, Léa, tu es très gentille.Thank you, Léa, you are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aux, tarte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
