meulage
In French, the English phrase 'grinding' can be translated as meulage.
The term refers to the action of grinding or crushing into small particles.
Meaning: the action of grinding or crushing into small particles (noun)
Which one should you use?
Broyage is the formal French term for grinding and Mouture is a formal term that specifically refers to the grinding process of grains or coffee beans.
How does it change in a sentence?
The present tense conjugation of "broyer" is Je broie, tu broies, il broie, nous broyons, vous broyez, ils broient.
Did you know?
- While meulage describes the process, the word meule refers to the millstone and is also the term used for a whole wheel of cheese.
- In French, the word mouture refers not just to the act of grinding grain, but also to a specific version or draft of a written text.
- If you are grinding teeth, French avoids meulage and uses the verb bruire or refers to the sound of 'grinding' as grincement. This distinction separates mechanical crushing from biological movement.
Examples in context
- Je fais du broyage pour obtenir une poudre fine.I am grinding to obtain a fine powder.
- La mouture du café doit être adaptée à la méthode de préparation.The grinding of coffee should be adapted to the brewing method.
- J'ai dû broyer les épices pour préparer le curry.I had to grind the spices to prepare the curry.
- Le boucher hache la viande.The butcher grinds the meat.
- Le meulage du métal est nécessaire.The grinding of the metal is necessary.
- Il surveille le meulage de la pierre.He is monitoring the grinding of the stone.
- Le meulage produit beaucoup de poussière.The grinding produces a lot of dust.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are in a workshop.
- GabrielEst-ce que le meulage est terminé ?Is the grinding finished?
- EmmaOui, Gabriel, c'est enfin fini.Yes, Gabriel, it is finally finished.
- GabrielLa poudre est-elle assez fine ?Is the powder fine enough?
- EmmaOui, le résultat est parfait.Yes, the result is perfect.
