croissant jambon-fromage
The English phrase "ham and cheese croissant" is translated into French as croissant jambon-fromage.
This phrase is used to describe a croissant pastry that has been filled with ham and cheese.
Did you know?
- In France, savory pastries like the croissant jambon-fromage are categorized as salés and are typically eaten for lunch rather than breakfast.
- The word croissant comes from the verb croître, meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. It refers to the shape of the waxing moon.
- If you order a croissant jambon-fromage in a traditional French bakery, it is technically a 'viennoiserie' rather than a 'pâtisserie'.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are at a bakery.
- LéaQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Hugo ?What do you want to eat, Hugo?
- HugoJe vais prendre un croissant jambon-fromage.I'll have a ham and cheese croissant.
- LéaC'est un bon choix, c'est délicieux.That's a good choice, it's delicious.
- HugoOui, c'est mon préféré ici.Yes, it's my favorite here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries croissant, CC BY-SA 4.0.