pains à hot-dog
The English phrase "hot dog buns" is translated into French as pains à hot-dog.
This phrase refers to small, elongated rolls that are specifically used to hold hot dogs.
Did you know?
- While pains à hot-dog is common, some French speakers refer to the hot dog as a chien chaud, though this is far more typical in Quebec than in France.
- In France, you will often find pains à hot-dog sold in supermarkets as pains viennois, which are slightly sweeter, milk-based rolls.
- The word pain, which forms the basis of this phrase, is the singular form for 'bread', but it is also the French word for 'pain' in English, creating a frequent false friend for students.
Examples in context
- Je dois acheter des pains à hot-dog.I need to buy some hot dog buns.
- Où sont les pains à hot-dog dans le magasin ?Where are the hot dog buns in the store?
- Il reste encore deux pains à hot-dog.There are still two hot dog buns left.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are preparing for a backyard barbecue.
- LucasEmma, est-ce qu'on a des pains à hot-dog ?Emma, do we have any hot dog buns?
- EmmaNon, il nous en faut pour le barbecue.No, we need some for the barbecue.
- LucasJe vais les chercher à l'épicerie.I will go get them at the grocery store.
- EmmaMerci, apporte-en deux paquets s'il te plaît.Thanks, bring two packs please.
