steaks hachés
The English phrase 'hamburger patties' is translated into French as steaks hachés.
In French, the term steak haché is the standard way to refer to a hamburger patty, whether it is served in a burger or on its own.
What does it mean word for word?
The term steaks hachés literally translates to 'minced steaks' or 'ground steaks'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is steak haché.
Did you know?
- While steak haché is the generic term, a patty served in a luxury bistro might be called a galette de boeuf, where galette refers to a flat cake or disc.
- The verb hacher used in the phrase is the same verb used to describe the process of chopping wood or herbs.
- In France, if you order a steak haché in a traditional restaurant, it will likely arrive as a single, thick patty served with fries, rather than inside a bun.
Examples in context
- J'ai commandé un steak haché bien cuit, s'il vous plaît.I ordered a well-done hamburger patty, please.
- Je vais acheter des steaks hachés.I am going to buy some hamburger patties.
- Il reste deux steaks hachés dans le frigo.There are two hamburger patties left in the fridge.
- As-tu besoin de steaks hachés pour le dîner ?Do you need hamburger patties for dinner?
Example conversation
A couple is planning their grocery shopping list.
- NathanManon, est-ce qu'on a des steaks hachés ?Manon, do we have any hamburger patties?
- ManonNon, il faut en acheter au supermarché.No, we need to buy some at the supermarket.
- NathanD'accord, je les ajouterai à la liste.Okay, I will add them to the list.
- ManonMerci, Nathan, c'est très gentil.Thanks, Nathan, that is very kind.
