bouillon de poulet
The English phrase "chicken stock" is translated into French as bouillon de poulet.
bouillon de poulet refers to a savory liquid made by simmering chicken and vegetables in water, used as a base for soups and sauces. To specify that the stock is homemade, you may use bouillon de volaille maison or bouillon de poule fait maison.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bouillon (broth/stock) and de poulet (of chicken).
Which one should you use?
While bouillon de poulet often refers to a lighter, more liquid broth, fond de volaille is the more professional culinary term used for a concentrated poultry stock that serves as a base for sauces.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bouillon is masculine, so you use the masculine article un when referring to a single serving or type of stock, as in un bouillon de poulet.
Did you know?
- In French, the word bouillon can describe a person who is very agitated or about to explode with anger.
- In Paris, Bouillon became a brand of affordable restaurants during the 19th century. These establishments served simple, hearty meals like bouillon de poulet to the working class.
- The phrase bouillon de culture is used in French both for a biological agar plate and as a metaphor for an intellectually stimulating environment.
Examples in context
- Pour cette recette, il faudrait du bouillon de volaille.For this recipe, you will need chicken stock.
- Le fond de volaille apportera une saveur délicieuse à cette sauce.The chicken base will bring a delicious flavor to this sauce.
- Ma grand-mère a toujours utilisé du bouillon de poule pour ses soupes.My grandmother always used chicken stock for her soups.
- J'utilise du bouillon de poulet pour cette soupe.I am using chicken stock for this soup.
- Est-ce que tu as du bouillon de poulet ?Do you have any chicken stock?
- Le bouillon de poulet est prêt dans la casserole.The chicken stock is ready in the pot.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are cooking dinner together in the kitchen.
- EmmaHugo, où est le bouillon de poulet ?Hugo, where is the chicken stock?
- HugoC'est dans le placard, Emma.It's in the cupboard, Emma.
- EmmaJe ne le vois pas ici.I don't see it here.
- HugoRegarde derrière le bouillon de poulet.Look behind the chicken stock.
