curry de poulet
The French phrase for chicken curry is curry de poulet.
The phrase refers to a dish consisting of chicken cooked in a curry sauce.
Which one should you use?
Poulet cuisiné au curry is a formal way to say chicken cooked in curry and Du poulet au curry is a conversational way to say 'some chicken curry'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Indian Ocean islands of Réunion and Mauritius, the word cari is used instead of curry in the phrase Poulet au cari.
Did you know?
- The word poulet is also used as a slang term for a police officer in France.
- In a French restaurant, if you see poulet au curry on the menu, it often refers to a cream-based sauce rather than a traditional Indian gravy.
- In French, poulet specifically refers to a young chicken, while poule refers to a hen.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un curry de poulet, s'il vous plaît.I would like a chicken curry, please.
- Le curry de poulet est délicieux ici.The chicken curry is delicious here.
- Tu aimes le curry de poulet ?Do you like chicken curry?
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Hugo and Manon are choosing their meals.
- HugoQu'est-ce que tu vas commander, Manon ?What are you going to order, Manon?
- ManonJe vais prendre un curry de poulet.I am going to have a chicken curry.
- HugoC'est un bon choix, c'est très épicé.It is a good choice, it is very spicy.
- ManonParfait, j'adore quand c'est épicé !Perfect, I love it when it is spicy!
