brownies au chocolat
The English phrase chocolate brownies is translated into French as brownies au chocolat.
The term brownies au chocolat is used to describe a specific square, baked chocolate dessert that is dense and fudgy. Because brownie is an anglicism, French speakers use this term to refer specifically to this type of dessert rather than using a generic word for chocolate cake.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the phrase des brownies au chocolat is commonly used to refer to chocolate brownies.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word brownie is a masculine noun. In the plural form brownies au chocolat, the word brownie follows English pluralization rules by adding an s.
Did you know?
- The word chocolat traces its roots back to the Classical Nahuatl word chocolātl from ancient Mexico.
- In French culinary terminology, a brownie is distinct from a fondant au chocolat, as the latter must specifically melt in the mouth and usually lacks the nuts or chewiness of a brownie.
- While brownies au chocolat is widely accepted, French food purists may categorize them as a gâteau fondant if they lack the specific American texture.
Examples in context
- Bien sûr, voici les délicieux brownies au chocolat.Of course, here are the delicious chocolate brownies.
- J'ai préparé des brownies au chocolat noir.I've made some dark chocolate brownies.
- J'adore tes brownies !I love your brownies!
- Je veux des brownies au chocolat.I want some chocolate brownies.
- Ces brownies au chocolat sont délicieux.These chocolate brownies are delicious.
- Est-ce qu'il reste des brownies au chocolat ?Are there any chocolate brownies left?
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- EmmaHugo, tu veux des brownies au chocolat ?Hugo, do you want some chocolate brownies?
- HugoOui, s'il te plaît, ils ont l'air bons.Yes, please, they look good.
- EmmaPrends-en un, ils sont encore tièdes.Have one, they are still warm.
- HugoMerci Emma, c'est très gentil.Thanks Emma, that's very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chocolat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
