hot-dog
/ɔt.dɔɡ/masculine
The French term for hot dog is hot-dog. If unsure, use hot-dog. Wiktionary also lists chien chaud and roteux.
Meaning: frankfurter in a bun (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hot-dog | /ɔt.dɔɡ/ | masculine |
| chien chaud | /ʃjɛ̃ ʃo/ | Louisiana, New England, Quebec, masculine |
| roteux | /ʁɔ.tø/ | Quebec, informal, masculine |
The term is used to refer to a frankfurter served in a bun.
Which one should you use?
hot-dog is the standard term used in France and most of the French-speaking world. In contrast, chien chaud is used in specific regions and roteux is an informal term used in Quebec.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
hot-dog is an informal way to refer to the food. roteux is also an informal term used in Quebec.
Is it said differently in some regions?
chien chaud is used in Louisiana, New England and Quebec. roteux is used in Quebec.
How does it change in a sentence?
hot-dog is a masculine noun and is used with the indefinite article un.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ɔt.dɔɡ/.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the term roteux is used informally. It is derived from the French verb roter, which means 'to belch'.
- While hot-dog is the standard term in France, using the literal translation chien chaud can sound quite strange or humorous to a French speaker.
Examples in context
- Il a déjà commandé un hot-dog.He has already ordered a hot dog.This sentence shows how to use the form hot-dog when ordering.Tatoeba #8558303 by valhentai, translation #8180982 by Amastan
- J'ai mangé un hot-dog au déjeuner.I ate a hot dog for lunch.This sentence shows how to use the form hot-dog when describing a meal.Tatoeba #127489 by trotter, translation #259448 by CK
- Avant d'ouvrir son café-restaurant, John était un simple vendeur de hot-dogs.Before opening his diner, John was a simple hot dog vendor.This sentence shows the plural use of the form hot-dog.Tatoeba #8648200 by lbdx, translation #2871522 by mervert1
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are at a street food stand.
- HugoTu veux un hot-dog, Chloé ?Do you want a hot dog, Chloé?
- ChloéOui, je vais en prendre un.Yes, I'll have one.
- HugoAvec quelle sauce pour ton hot-dog ?Which sauce for your hot dog?
- ChloéJe préfère seulement de la moutarde.I prefer just mustard.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot dog” translations and entries hot-dog, chien chaud, roteux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chaud, chien, chien chaud, hot-dog, roteux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
