aiguillettes de poulet
The English phrase "chicken tenders" is translated into French as aiguillettes de poulet.
aiguillettes de poulet refers to strips of chicken breast meat that are breaded or fried. While the English term often specifically implies a breaded fast-food item, the French term is more broadly culinary and can refer to both breaded and unbreaded strips of chicken.
What does it mean word for word?
The word aiguillettes literally refers to small, thin strips of meat, often shaped like a small needle or blade. The phrase de poulet acts as an adjectival modifier meaning "of chicken".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term tenders de poulet is used for chicken tenders.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a noun phrase where aiguillettes is the head noun and de poulet acts as an adjectival modifier.
Did you know?
- In a traditional French culinary context, aiguillettes can refer to strips of veal or pork, not just chicken.
- The word aiguillettes comes from the French word aiguille, which means 'needle'. It describes meat that has been sliced into very thin, sharp strips.
- In France, aiguillettes are often served as a gourmet dish in bistros, whereas the English 'tenders' are predominantly associated with fast food.
Examples in context
- Je vais commander des filets de poulet pour le dîner ce soir.I am going to order chicken tenders for dinner tonight.
- Je voudrais commander les filets de poulet, s'il vous plaît.I would like to order the chicken tenders, please.
- Je voudrais une assiette d'aiguillettes de poulet, s'il vous plaît.I would like a plate of chicken tenders, please.
- Je voudrais des aiguillettes de poulet, s'il vous plaît.I would like some chicken tenders, please.
- Est-ce que tu manges des aiguillettes de poulet ?Are you eating chicken tenders?
- Les aiguillettes de poulet sont très croustillantes.The chicken tenders are very crispy.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are ordering food at a fast-food restaurant.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Léa ?What do you want to eat, Léa?
- LéaJe vais prendre des aiguillettes de poulet.I will have some chicken tenders.
- NathanMoi aussi, je vais prendre des aiguillettes de poulet.Me too, I'll have the chicken tenders.
- LéaC'est une bonne idée !That's a good idea!
