hot-dog
/ɔt.dɔɡ/
The English slang term 'glizzy' can be translated to French as hot-dog.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔt.dɔɡ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
If you are referring to a general sausage rather than a hot dog, you should use the standard term Saucisse instead of hot-dog.
Did you know?
- If you call a hot dog a chien chaud, a French person might think you are describing a literal 'hot dog' rather than the food. In France, the term hot-dog is the standard, whereas chien chaud is often considered a clumsy, literal translation from English.
- In French, the word saucisse refers specifically to the meat, but it does not imply the bun. If you ask for a saucisse at a street stall, you will likely receive only the meat and not the full 'glizzy' experience.
- While hot-dog is understood, many French speakers use the term chien chaud to describe the food, which is a literal translation of the English term.
Examples in context
- Est-ce qu'il reste un hot-dog ?Is there a hot dog left?
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are at a street food stand.
- EmmaRegarde, ils vendent des hot-dogs ici !Look, they are selling hot dogs here!
- NathanC'est cool, j'en veux un.That's cool, I want one.
- EmmaTu veux mettre de la moutarde sur ton hot-dog ?Do you want to put mustard on your hot dog?
- NathanOui, avec beaucoup de moutarde !Yes, with lots of mustard!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hot-dog, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
