kebab
/ke.bab/masculine
The English word kebab is translated into French as kebab. If unsure, use kebab. Wiktionary also lists kebap and kébab.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kebab | /ke.bab/ | masculine |
| kebap | masculine, rare | |
| kébab | /ke.bab/ | masculine |
The term kebab is a masculine noun. In France, it most commonly refers to the specific street food sandwich consisting of meat, salad and sauce in a pita or baguette, rather than just the grilled meat itself.
Which one should you use?
While kebab is the standard spelling, kébab is a common French phonetic spelling of the word, featuring an acute accent on the first 'e'. The form kebap is considered rare.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article 'le' or 'un', such as in le kebab.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke.bab/
Did you know?
- In many parts of France, you might hear people order 'un grec' instead of 'un kebab' to refer to the exact same sandwich. This naming convention stems from the popularity of the Greek gyros model in the French fast-food market.
- In casual French slang, kebab can act as a generic term for any fast food wrap, even if the filling is not traditional kebab meat.
- The word kebab is borrowed from the Turkish word kebap.
Examples in context
- Ce kebab est trop gras.This kebab is too fatty.This sentence is useful for describing the fat content of a kebab.Tatoeba #4308968 by Blabla, translation #8624972 by CAMERONCASSIDY7
- Nous avons cinq types de kébab.We have five kinds of kebab.This sentence is useful for stating the variety of types of kébab available.Tatoeba #421283 by Scott, translation #419805 by FeuDRenais
- Je voudrais un kébab, s'il vous plaît.I would like a kebab, please.
- Pourriez-vous me préparer un kébab?Could you prepare a kebab for me?
- Je voudrais un kébab avec de la viande de poulet.I would like a kebab with chicken meat.
- Est-ce que je peux ajouter des légumes supplémentaires?Can I add extra vegetables?
- Quel est votre kébab le plus populaire?What is your most popular kebab?
- Quelle sauce me recommandez-vous pour accompagner le kébab?Which sauce do you recommend to accompany the kebab?
- Je voudrais un kebab avec des frites.I would like a kebab with fries.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are deciding what to eat.
- ChloéTu as faim ? On mange un kebab ?Are you hungry? Shall we eat a kebab?
- HugoOui, c'est une excellente idée, Chloé.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Chloé.
- ChloéJe connais un bon kebab juste à côté.I know a good kebab place right nearby.
- HugoParfait, allons-y ensemble, Hugo.Perfect, let's go together, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kebab” translations and entries kebab, kébab, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kebab, kébab, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
