galettes de pommes de terre
In French, hashbrowns is translated as galettes de pommes de terre.
While 'hashbrowns' is a specific American breakfast term, galettes de pommes de terre is the most natural way to describe this dish in a French culinary context. It refers to fried potatoes that have been grated or chopped into small pieces.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'potato cakes' or 'potato pancakes'.
Which one should you use?
The singular form galette de pomme de terre can be used to refer to a single hashbrown patty.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, particularly in Quebec, the term Patates rissolées is used to refer to hashbrowns.
Did you know?
- In France, pommes de terre literally means 'apples of the earth'. This name was adopted because potatoes were seen as a root version of the apple when they first arrived in Europe.
- If you order galettes in a French restaurant without specifying 'pommes de terre', the waiter might assume you are ordering savory crepes.
- While 'hashbrowns' are often a breakfast staple in English, galettes de pommes de terre are more commonly found in French cuisine as an accompaniment to meals or as an appetizer.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais commander des pommes de terre râpées s'il vous plaît.I would like to order some hashbrowns, please.
- Je voudrais des galettes de pommes de terre, s'il vous plaît.I would like some hashbrowns, please.
- Est-ce qu'il y a des galettes de pommes de terre ?Are there any hashbrowns?
- Ces galettes de pommes de terre sont très croustillantes.These hashbrowns are very crispy.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are ordering breakfast at a café.
- GabrielQu'est-ce que tu vas commander, Léa ?What are you going to order, Léa?
- LéaJe vais prendre des galettes de pommes de terre.I'm going to have some hashbrowns.
- GabrielC'est un bon choix pour le petit déjeuner.That's a good choice for breakfast.
- LéaOui, j'adore ça avec des œufs.Yes, I love them with eggs.
