chou frisé
/ʃu fʁi.ze/masculine
The English phrase "curly kale" is translated into French as chou frisé.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This noun is masculine, meaning an indefinite article would be un chou frisé.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃu fʁi.ze/
Did you know?
- In French, the word chou is used in the name of a popular cream puff pastry, the chou à la crème, despite it containing no cabbage.
- In French, the word chou is also a common term of endearment for a loved one, similar to calling someone 'sweetheart' or 'honey' in English.
- The French adjective frisé is used for both the curls of kale and the texture of 'frizzy' or 'curly' hair.
Examples in context
- J'ai hâte d'essayer cette nouvelle recette de salade avec du chou kale frisé.I can't wait to try this new salad recipe with curly kale.
- J'aime beaucoup le chou frisé.I really like curly kale.
- Il reste du chou frisé dans le frigo.There is some curly kale left in the fridge.
- Est-ce que le chou frisé est frais ?Is the curly kale fresh?
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are at the grocery store.
- LucasLéa, regarde ce beau chou frisé !Léa, look at this beautiful curly kale!
- LéaOui, il a l'air très bon.Yes, it looks very good.
- LucasOn en achète pour le dîner ?Shall we buy some for dinner?
- LéaBonne idée, Lucas.Good idea, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “curly kale” translations and entries chou frisé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
