sandwich au fromage
A cheese sandwich in French is sandwich au fromage.
sandwich au fromage refers to a sandwich filled with cheese.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word sandwich is sandwichs.
Did you know?
- The French word fromage shares a root with the English word 'format', as both derive from the Latin fōrma meaning 'mould' or 'shape'.
- While you say sandwich au fromage, many French people simply call a cheese sandwich a croque-monsieur if it is toasted with ham, or a croque-madame if it includes an egg.
- If you are looking for a quick cheese sandwich in a French boulangerie, you might ask for a tartine au fromage, which traditionally refers to cheese spread or slices on a piece of open-faced bread rather than a closed sandwich.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un sandwich au fromage, s'il vous plaît.I would like a cheese sandwich, please.
- Il reste un sandwich au fromage dans le frigo.There is a cheese sandwich left in the fridge.
- Tu veux manger un sandwich au fromage ?Do you want to eat a cheese sandwich?
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Manon ?What do you want to eat, Manon?
- ManonJe vais prendre un sandwich au fromage.I'll have a cheese sandwich.
- NathanC'est une bonne idée, j'en veux un aussi.That's a good idea, I want one too.
- ManonSuper, on commande maintenant !Great, let's order now!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fromage, sandwich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
