loup de mer grillé
The English phrase "grilled sea bass" is translated into French as loup de mer grillé.
This phrase refers to a dish consisting of sea bass that has been cooked over a grill.
Which one should you use?
While loup de mer grillé is a standard way to describe the dish, the term bar is often used as a synonym for loup de mer in many culinary contexts, such as in bar grillé.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In coastal regions, you may encounter the variation Filet de Loup Grillé.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective grillé must agree in gender and number with the noun loup.
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Examples in context
- Je voudrais le loup de mer grillé, s'il vous plaît.I would like the grilled sea bass, please.
- Je vais commander un loup de mer grillé.I am going to order a grilled sea bass.
- Le loup de mer grillé est délicieux.The grilled sea bass is delicious.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du loup de mer grillé ?Is there any grilled sea bass left?
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are sitting in a seaside restaurant.
- ChloéGabriel, qu'est-ce que tu choisis ?Gabriel, what are you choosing?
- GabrielJe prends le loup de mer grillé.I will take the grilled sea bass.
- ChloéC'est un excellent choix pour ce soir.That is an excellent choice for tonight.
- GabrielOui, j'adore ce plat.Yes, I love this dish.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, loup, mer, CC BY-SA 4.0.