corndog
The English phrase "corn dog" is translated into French as corndog.
A corn dog refers to a hot dog that has been coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried.
Meaning: hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried (noun)
Which one should you use?
Hot-dog sur bâtonnet is a descriptive, informal way to refer to the food.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term chien-chaud pané is used to refer to a corn dog.
Did you know?
- Because maïs is the French word for 'corn', a literal translation like chien au maïs would sound strange and is never used by native speakers.
- While Quebec uses chien-chaud pané, the word pané usually describes breaded items like fish or chicken, not batter-fried ones.
- In France, the word hot-dog is widely used, but the term corn dog is rarely seen outside of themed American restaurants or fairs.
Example conversation
At a local carnival food stall.
- ChloéDis, Gabriel, tu veux un corndog ?Say, Gabriel, do you want a corn dog?
- GabrielOui, j'ai très envie d'un corndog.Yes, I really want a corn dog.
- ChloéTiens, je l'ai acheté pour toi.Here, I bought it for you.
- GabrielMerci beaucoup, Chloé, c'est gentil.Thank you very much, Chloé, that's kind.
