nouilles aux œufs
nouilles aux œufs is the French phrase for egg noodles.
This phrase refers to noodles made with flour and eggs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nouilles (noodles) and aux œufs (with or using eggs).
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition aux is a contraction of à les, used in this context to indicate the main ingredient or flavoring.
Did you know?
- Calling someone a nouille is a common way to tell them they are clumsy or a bit of an idiot, similar to calling someone a 'goofball' in English.
- In French culinary distinction, if you use the word nouilles, you are usually signaling that the dish is Asian-inspired rather than Italian.
- The word aux in this phrase traces its roots back to the Old French word als, which eventually evolved into the modern contraction.
Examples in context
- Les nouilles aux œufs aux légumesEgg noodles with vegetables
- Les pâtes aux œufs aux crevettesEgg noodles with shrimp
- Les pâtes aux œufs épaissesThick egg noodles
- J'adore les nouilles aux œufs chinoises !I love Chinese egg noodles!
- Je voudrais des nouilles aux œufs, s'il vous plaît.I would like some egg noodles, please.
- J'aime beaucoup les nouilles aux œufs.I really like egg noodles.
- Il faut cuisiner les nouilles aux œufs rapidement.The egg noodles must be cooked quickly.
- Est-ce qu'il reste des nouilles aux œufs ?Are there any egg noodles left?
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- HugoEmma, tu veux manger des nouilles aux œufs ?Emma, do you want to eat egg noodles?
- EmmaOui, c'est une excellente idée, Hugo.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Hugo.
- HugoJe vais préparer les nouilles aux œufs.I am going to prepare the egg noodles.
- EmmaParfait, je dresse la table.Perfect, I will set the table.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
