soupe de crabe
The English phrase "crab soup" is translated into French as soupe de crabe.
soupe de crabe refers to a soup where crab meat is a primary ingredient.
Which one should you use?
you may encounter Bisque de crabe, which specifically denotes a rich and velvety version of the soup.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, French speakers may prefer using the preposition de in the phrase soupe de crabe rather than using au.
Did you know?
- Historically, soupe was a meal of necessity where a slice of stale bread served as the bowl for the broth.
- The word crabe entered the French language through a Norman dialect, influenced by Old Norse and Middle Dutch sailors.
- While soupe de crabe is a general term, a bisque is a specific culinary technique where the shells are ground into a paste to thicken the liquid.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais une soupe au crabe s'il vous plaît.I would like a crab soup, please.
- Cette bisque de crabe est absolument délicieuse!This crab bisque is absolutely delicious!
- Cette soupe de crabe est délicieuse.This crab soup is delicious.
- Il reste encore de la soupe de crabe ?Is there any crab soup left?
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are sitting in a small seafood restaurant.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux goûter la soupe de crabe ?Do you want to taste the crab soup?
- LéaOui, elle a l'air excellente, Hugo.Yes, it looks excellent, Hugo.
- HugoLa soupe de crabe est très onctueuse ici.The crab soup is very creamy here.
- LéaC'est vrai, elle est vraiment savoureuse.It's true, it is really tasty.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crabe, de, soupe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
