ailes de poulet
The English phrase chicken wings is translated into French as ailes de poulet.
ailes de poulet is the standard term for chicken wings in France. You can use the variation ailes de poulet sauce piquante to specify wings that are served with a spicy sauce. When you are placing an order in cafes or restaurants, you may use des ailes de poulet to mean some chicken wings.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ailes de poulet literally means wings of chicken, composed of ailes (wings) and de poulet (of chicken).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a single wing, use the singular form aile de poulet.
Did you know?
- The word poulet is also a common French slang term for a police officer, so context is vital when using the word in a sentence.
- In France, you will rarely find ailes de poulet as a standalone main course in traditional bistros, as they are more commonly seen as an American-style appetizer or 'finger food'.
- The word poulet comes from the word poule (hen) combined with the diminutive suffix -et. This means a 'chicken' is literally described as a 'little hen'.
Examples in context
- Hier soir, j'ai mangé des ailes de poulet dans un restaurant chinois.Last night, I ate chicken wings at a Chinese restaurant.
- Pour le dîner, je vais préparer des ailes de poulet grillées.For dinner, I am going to cook some grilled chicken wings.
- J'ai commandé un plat d'ailes de poulet frites à emporter.I ordered a serving of fried chicken wings to go.
- Je voudrais commander des ailes de poulet.I would like to order chicken wings.
- Les ailes de poulet sont très épicées.The chicken wings are very spicy.
- Est-ce qu'il reste des ailes de poulet ?Are there any chicken wings left?
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are at a casual restaurant.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux des ailes de poulet ?Do you want chicken wings?
- ManonOui, avec de la sauce barbecue.Yes, with barbecue sauce.
- NathanD'accord, je vais en prendre aussi.Okay, I will take some too.
- ManonC'est une excellente idée, Nathan.That is an excellent idea, Nathan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, poulet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
