soupe poulet et nouilles
The English phrase "chicken noodle soup" is soupe poulet et nouilles in French.
Did you know?
- The French word soupe originates from the Late Latin suppa, which specifically referred to bread that had been 'sopped' or soaked in liquid.
- The word poulet is a diminutive form of poule, which is the word for a hen. This suggests that the word for the meat itself is essentially a 'little hen'.
- In French, if you are feeling sick, you might ask for un bouillon instead of une soupe. While soupe often implies a thick dish with solids, bouillon specifically refers to the clear, restorative broth often used for chicken and noodles.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un bol de bouillon de poulet aux nouilles, s'il vous plaît.I would like a bowl of chicken noodle soup, please.
- Chez nous, la soupe traditionnelle au poulet et aux nouilles est préparée avec des légumes frais du jardin.At our place, the traditional chicken noodle soup is prepared with fresh vegetables from the garden.
- Après une journée froide, rien ne vaut une délicieuse soupe de poulet aux nouilles.After a cold day, nothing beats a delicious chicken noodle soup.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- HugoTu as faim, Chloé ?Are you hungry, Chloé?
- ChloéOui, je voudrais une soupe poulet et nouilles.Yes, I would like a chicken noodle soup.
- HugoC'est une bonne idée pour aujourd'hui.That is a good idea for today.
- ChloéMerci, Hugo !Thank you, Hugo!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries et, poulet, soupe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
