How to Say “Garlic Clove” in French

gousse d'ail
The English phrase 'garlic clove' is gousse d'ail in French.
This phrase refers to a single small segment of a garlic bulb.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of gousse (clove/pod) and d'ail (of garlic).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Québec, Canada, the term clou d'ail is used, which literally translates to 'garlic nail.'

How does it change in a sentence?

To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to gousse to get gousses d'ail.

Did you know?

  • In a strange linguistic coincidence, the French word for a garlic clove, caïeu, shares a root with the English word 'pup' used for a puppy.

Examples in context

  • Ajoutez une gousse d'ail émincée
    Add a minced garlic clove
  • Mets deux gousses d'ail dans la soupe
    Put two garlic cloves in the soup
  • Je rajoute trois gousses dans la sauce
    I'm adding three garlic cloves to the sauce
  • J'ai besoin d'une gousse d'ail pour la recette de ce soir
    I need a garlic clove for tonight's recipe
  • Coupez deux gousses d'ail.
    Cut two garlic cloves.
  • Ajoute une gousse d'ail à la sauce.
    Add a garlic clove to the sauce.
  • Est-ce qu'il reste une gousse d'ail ?
    Is there a garlic clove left?

Example conversation

Chloé and Hugo are cooking dinner together in the kitchen.

  1. Chloé

    Hugo, est-ce que tu as une gousse d'ail ?
    Hugo, do you have a garlic clove?
  2. Hugo

    Oui, j'en ai une ici.
    Yes, I have one here.
  3. Chloé

    Peux-tu la couper pour moi ?
    Can you chop it for me?
  4. Hugo

    Bien sûr, je m'en occupe.
    Of course, I'll take care of it.

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