aiguillettes de poulet
The English phrase chicken strips is expressed in French as aiguillettes de poulet.
Aiguillettes de poulet is a term used for chicken strips in casual contexts, referring to long, narrow pieces of chicken breast meat that are typically breaded and fried.
What does it mean word for word?
The word aiguillettes literally refers to small, thin strips of meat, often derived from the shape of a small blade or needle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In French-speaking North African countries, Filets de poulet can be used informally to indicate chicken strips.
How does it change in a sentence?
Aiguillettes de poulet is a feminine plural noun phrase, so if you are ordering them, you would use the plural form.
Did you know?
- In French, the term aiguillettes can also refer to the small laces or ties used to fasten certain types of traditional clothing.
- If you order aiguillettes de poulet in a traditional French bistro, they may be served without breading, unlike the American fried version.
- French chefs often distinguish between aiguillettes and escalopes, as the former are thinner strips and the latter are wider fillets.
Examples in context
- Je vais commander des lanières de poulet pour le déjeuner.I am going to order chicken strips for lunch.
- On se retrouve au restaurant ce soir ? J'adore leurs aiguillettes de poulet !Shall we meet at the restaurant tonight? I love their chicken strips!
- Je voudrais des aiguillettes de poulet, s'il vous plaît.I would like some chicken strips, please.
- Est-ce que les aiguillettes de poulet sont panées ?Are the chicken strips breaded?
- Elle prépare des aiguillettes de poulet pour le dîner.She is preparing chicken strips for dinner.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are looking at a restaurant menu.
- GabrielQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Chloé ?What do you want to eat, Chloé?
- ChloéJe vais prendre des aiguillettes de poulet.I'll have the chicken strips.
- GabrielC'est un bon choix pour le déjeuner.That's a good choice for lunch.
- ChloéOui, j'adore ça avec la sauce miel.Yes, I love them with honey sauce.
