raviolis
The English phrase "dumplings" is translated into French as raviolis.
The term raviolis is used to describe small pieces of dough wrapped around a filling, which are usually cooked by boiling or steaming. When specifying a particular style of dumpling, French speakers may use more descriptive phrases: les raviolis chinois for Chinese dumplings, les pelmeni for Russian dumplings, les dumplings à la vapeur for steamed dumplings and les gyoza for Japanese pan-fried dumplings.
Did you know?
- In French, the word farce is used to describe the filling inside raviolis, which also means 'stuffing' or even a 'farce' in an English theatrical sense.
- While raviolis refers to filled dough, French speakers use the word quenelles for a different type of dumpling made from creamed fish or meat.
- If a recipe calls for 'dumplings' that are not filled, such as a simple boiled dough, a French person will likely call them boulettes or pâtes instead of raviolis.
Examples in context
- Elle a fait des raviolis de crevette et elle a ajouté des champignons parfumés avec du poivre du Sichuan.She's made shrimp dumplings and added shiitakes with Sichuan pepper.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe the ingredients within raviolis.Tatoeba #828771 by U2FS, translation #830270 by U2FS
- Les quenelles de brochet sont une spécialité savoureuse de Lyon.Pike dumplings are a delicious specialty of Lyon.
- On se fait des raviolis maison ce soir?Shall we make homemade dumplings tonight?
- Je voudrais commander des raviolis, s'il vous plaît.I would like to order some dumplings, please.
- Ces raviolis sont vraiment délicieux.These dumplings are really delicious.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- GabrielTu as envie de manger des raviolis ce soir ?Do you feel like eating dumplings tonight?
- EmmaOui, c'est une excellente idée !Yes, that's a great idea!
- GabrielOn commande des raviolis aux légumes alors ?Shall we order vegetable dumplings then?
- EmmaParfait, je m'occupe de la commande.Perfect, I'll take care of the order.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
