arts culinaires
The English phrase "culinary arts" is translated into French as arts culinaires.
arts culinaires is a formal expression used to refer to the culinary arts. You may also use the word gastronomie as a formal way to express this concept in French.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of arts (arts) and culinaires (culinary). The adjective culinaires agrees in gender and number with the masculine plural noun arts.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to the concept of culinary art as a single discipline, you should use the singular form art culinaire.
Did you know?
- If you want to talk about the 'culinary arts' in a professional setting, you might hear the term métiers de bouche, which literally means 'mouth trades'.
- The term chef in the context of arts culinaires literally means 'head' or 'boss', reflecting a strict military-style hierarchy in professional French kitchens.
- A French chef might refer to their expertise as art de la table, which refers not just to cooking, but to the entire art of setting a table and serving a meal.
Examples in context
- La gastronomie française est mondialement reconnue pour son raffinement et son savoir-faire.French gastronomy is internationally recognized for its refinement and expertise.
- Les arts culinaires requièrent à la fois créativité et maîtrise technique.Culinary arts require both creativity and technical mastery.
- La cuisine italienne est renommée pour son utilisation des herbes et des épices.Italian cuisine is renowned for its use of herbs and spices.
- L'art culinaire québécois est influencé par les traditions culinaires françaises.Quebec culinary arts are influenced by French culinary traditions.
- Il étudie les arts culinaires à Paris.He is studying culinary arts in Paris.
- Elle étudie les arts culinaires à Paris.She is studying the culinary arts in Paris.
- Les arts culinaires demandent beaucoup de précision.The culinary arts require a lot of precision.
- Il a une passion pour les arts culinaires.He has a passion for the culinary arts.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are discussing their college majors.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu étudies, Manon ?What are you studying, Manon?
- ManonJe fais un diplôme en arts culinaires.I am doing a degree in culinary arts.
- LucasC'est super, tu aimes cuisiner ?That's great, do you like cooking?
- ManonOui, c'est ma grande passion !Yes, it is my great passion!
