edamame
masculine
edamame is the French word for edamame.
The term refers to green soybeans.
Meaning: green soybeans (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term fève de soya is often used. In Acadian regions of Canada, you will commonly hear fèves de soya.
How does it change in a sentence?
edamame is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In French culinary terminology, edamame is often categorized as a crudité if served raw or lightly steamed, placing it in the same category as raw carrots and celery.
- When ordering 'edamame' in France, you are technically using a word that describes a specific stage of soybean growth, whereas 'soja' refers to the plant species itself.
- In Quebec, the term 'fèves de soya' is so common that using the word 'edamame' might actually strike some locals as overly trendy or foreign.
Examples in context
- Je préfère les fèves de soja comme entrée.I prefer edamame as an appetizer
- Veux-tu partager une assiette d'edamame avec moi?Do you want to share a plate of edamame with me?
- Je voudrais une portion d'edamame, s'il vous plaît.I would like a portion of edamame, please.
- L'edamame est servi avec un peu de sel.The edamame is served with a little salt.
- Est-ce qu'il reste de l'edamame dans la cuisine ?Is there any edamame left in the kitchen?
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are at a Japanese restaurant.
- NathanQu'est-ce qu'on prend pour commencer, Léa ?What should we get to start, Léa?
- LéaJ'ai envie d'une portion d'edamame.I feel like having a portion of edamame.
- NathanC'est une excellente idée, Nathan approuve !That's a great idea, Nathan approves!
- LéaSuper, on commande ça tout de suite.Great, let's order that right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edamame” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
