california roll
The English phrase "california roll" can be said in French as california roll.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, you may encounter the term Rouleau de Californie.
Did you know?
- In France, a california roll is often called a maki inversé, which means 'inverted maki', because the rice is on the outside rather than inside.
- The word rouleau used in Rouleau de Californie is the same word used for a 'rolling pin' in a bakery.
- While Quebec uses the translated Rouleau de Californie, most European French menus prefer to keep the English name entirely untouched. This preserves the international 'branding' of the sushi dish.
Examples in context
- Avez-vous des Maki California dans votre menu spécial ?Do you have any California rolls in your special menu?
- Hier soir, j'ai mangé un California roll chez mon ami français.Last night, I had a California roll at my French friend's place.
- Je voudrais un california roll, s'il vous plaît.I would like a california roll, please.
- Est-ce que vous avez un california roll ?Do you have a california roll?
- Le california roll est très frais.The california roll is very fresh.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are at a Japanese restaurant.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu veux un california roll ?Do you want a california roll?
- NathanOui, je vais prendre un california roll.Yes, I will have a california roll.
- EmmaMoi, je préfère les makis classiques.Me, I prefer classic makis.
- NathanD'accord, commandons nos plats.Okay, let's order our food.
