sandwich au jambon
The English phrase "ham sandwich" is translated into French as sandwich au jambon.
sandwich au jambon is used to describe a sandwich made with ham.
Meaning: sandwich made with ham (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sandwich, the preposition au (meaning "with" or "to the") and jambon (meaning "ham").
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is sandwichs au jambon, where the noun sandwich takes an s but the prepositional phrase au jambon remains unchanged.
When do people say it?
In French culinary contexts, a croque-monsieur is a specific type of grilled ham and cheese sandwich.
Did you know?
- While sandwich is a loanword from English, the French language often uses the term casse-croûte to describe a simple snack or sandwich.
- The word jambon is actually a diminutive of the word jambe, which means 'leg'.
- While you might expect a single term for a ham sandwich, if you want the quintessential Parisian version, you should ask for a jambon-beurre. This specific combination of ham and butter on a baguette is a cultural staple far more common than a standard sandwich au jambon.
Examples in context
- Je t'ai fait un sandwich au jambon.I made you a ham sandwich.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have prepared a sandwich au jambon for someone.Tatoeba #7967069 by Aiji, translation #2380442 by CK
- J'adore manger un sandwich au jambon pour le déjeuner.I love having a ham sandwich for lunch.
- Il reste un sandwich au jambon dans le frigo.There is a ham sandwich left in the fridge.
- Je voudrais un sandwich au jambon, s'il vous plaît.I would like a ham sandwich, please.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- LéaTu veux manger quoi ce midi ?What do you want to eat for lunch today?
- NathanUn sandwich au jambon me ferait plaisir.A ham sandwich would please me.
- LéaJ'ai justement un sandwich au jambon pour toi.I happen to have a ham sandwich for you.
- NathanC'est super, merci Léa !That's great, thanks Léa!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jambon, sandwich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
