bisque de homard
The English phrase "lobster bisque" is bisque de homard in French.
This phrase refers to a thick, creamy soup made from lobster and shellfish shells.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bisque (bisque), de (of) and homard (lobster).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bisque is feminine, which is why you would use the indefinite article une when saying une bisque de homard.
Did you know?
- There is an unusual linguistic theory that bisque could be related to the Italian word bisca, which means a 'gambling den'.
- Traditional French bisque de homard relies on grinding the shells into a paste to thicken the soup rather than using a flour-based roux.
- While homard means 'lobster', the French word écrevisse is used for 'crayfish', and the two are never interchangeable in a menu.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je voudrais un bol de bisque de homard, s'il vous plaît.Hello, I would like a bowl of lobster bisque, please.
- Je voudrais une bisque de homard, s'il vous plaît.I would like a lobster bisque, please.
- Cette bisque de homard est excellente.This lobster bisque is excellent.
- Est-ce que vous servez de la bisque de homard ?Do you serve lobster bisque?
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu vas choisir, Chloé ?What are you going to choose, Chloé?
- ChloéJe vais prendre la bisque de homard.I'm going to have the lobster bisque.
- NathanC'est un excellent choix pour commencer.That's an excellent choice to start with.
- ChloéOui, j'adore cette soupe.Yes, I love this soup.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bisque, de, homard, CC BY-SA 4.0.
