burger-frites
The English phrase "burger and fries" is translated into French as burger-frites.
This phrase is used to describe a meal consisting of a hamburger served with a side of fried potatoes.
Which one should you use?
You can also say un burger avec des frites to express the same meal.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the 'fries' part of this meal is often replaced by poutine, where frites are topped with cheese curds and brown gravy.
- If you order frites in a traditional French brasserie, they may arrive topped with mayonnaise instead of ketchup, which is the preferred condiment in many regions.
- While burger is common, some French regions use the term steak-frites, which is the quintessential national dish and predates the arrival of American-style hamburgers.
Examples in context
- Comment puis-je commander un burger avec des frites, s'il vous plaît?How can I order a burger with fries, please?
- Pourriez-vous me servir un hamburger et des frites?Could you serve me a hamburger and some fries?
- Je voudrais un burger avec des frites, s'il te plaît.I would like a burger with fries, please.
- Est-ce que je peux avoir un hamburger et des frites?Can I have a hamburger and some fries?
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Chloé ?What do you want to eat, Chloé?
- ChloéJ'ai vraiment envie d'un burger-frites.I really feel like having a burger and fries.
- LucasMoi aussi, c'est une excellente idée !Me too, that's a great idea!
- ChloéSuper, alors on y va maintenant.Great, let's go there now.
