escalope de poulet
escalope de poulet is the French phrase for chicken cutlet.
This phrase refers to a thin slice of chicken breast that has been pounded flat.
What does it mean word for word?
The term escalope refers to a thin slice of meat that has been pounded, and de poulet means of chicken.
Which one should you use?
While escalope refers to the thin, pounded shape, côtelette de poulet would refer to a chicken chop containing a bone.
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking regions, if you order an escalope without specifying the meat, the waiter might assume you mean veal, as 'escalope de veau' is the classic standard.
- If you are in a very formal setting, you might see this dish referred to as 'suprême de volaille' on a menu, even if it is prepared as an escalope.
- The word poulet is a diminutive form of poule. While poule refers to a hen, poulet specifically refers to a young chicken.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais une escalope de volaille, s'il vous plaît.I would like a chicken cutlet, please.
- Pourriez-vous me servir un médaillon de poulet ?Could you serve me a chicken cutlet?
- On va se régaler avec des escalopes de poulet ce soir !We're going to enjoy some chicken cutlets tonight!
- J'ai préparé des escalopettes de poulet pour le déjeuner.I've prepared some chicken cutlets for lunch.
- L'escalope de poulet est très tendre.The chicken cutlet is very tender.
- Tu peux préparer une escalope de poulet pour le dîner ?Can you prepare a chicken cutlet for dinner?
Example conversation
At a French bistro during lunch.
- NathanQu'est-ce que vous avez comme plat du jour ?What do you have for the dish of the day?
- ChloéNous avons une délicieuse escalope de poulet.We have a delicious chicken cutlet.
- NathanParfait, je vais prendre ça.Perfect, I will take that.
- ChloéTrès bien, monsieur. Je vous apporte ça tout de suite.Very well, sir. I will bring that to you right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, escalope, poulet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
