courge doubeurre
The English phrase 'butternut' is translated into French as courge doubeurre.
Meaning: nut (noun)
Which one should you use?
The English term butternut is often used informally in French. Another formal term for butternut squash is Courge Musquée.
Did you know?
- In French, the word courge can be used as a slang term to describe a person who is silly or a bit dim-witted.
- In French culinary tradition, courge refers to a broad family of squash, while potiron specifically describes the large, orange-fleshed pumpkin types.
- The word courge is a doublet of gourde, meaning they both evolved from the same Latin root cucurbita but branched into different French words over time.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are grocery shopping together.
- ChloéTu veux une courge doubeurre ?Do you want a butternut squash?
- HugoOui, c'est parfait pour le dîner.Yes, it's perfect for dinner.
- ChloéJe vais en prendre une petite.I'll take a small one.
- HugoD'accord, mets-la dans le panier.Okay, put it in the basket.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries courge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
