graines d'ajowan
The English phrase "carom seeds" is translated into French as graines d'ajowan.
graines d'ajowan refers to the small, aromatic seeds of the Trachyspermum ammi plant, which are commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine.
Did you know?
- In French pharmacological circles, ajowan is sometimes discussed not as a food, but as a digestive aid due to the presence of thymol, a compound also found in thym.
- In some older French colonial texts, the plant providing graines d'ajowan was occasionally confused with céleri sauvage because of the similar look of their leaves.
- In French, ajowan is a loanword from Hindi, whereas 'carom' is derived from the Gujarati word ajmau via English. This means the French term is a more direct linguistic link to the plant's origin.
Examples in context
- Les graines d'ajowan sont très parfumées.Carom seeds are very aromatic.
- Ajoutez les graines d'ajowan dans la préparation.Add the carom seeds to the preparation.
- Je cherche des graines d'ajowan à l'épicerie.I am looking for carom seeds at the grocery store.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are in the kitchen preparing an Indian dish.
- NathanAs-tu acheté les graines d'ajowan ?Did you buy the carom seeds?
- LéaOui, elles sont dans le placard.Yes, they are in the cupboard.
- NathanLéa, peux-tu les sortir s'il te plaît ?Léa, can you take them out please?
- LéaBien sûr, Nathan, les voici.Of course, Nathan, here they are.
