macaronis au fromage
The English phrase "mac and cheese" is translated into French as macaronis au fromage.
This phrase refers to the dish consisting of macaroni pasta mixed with a cheese sauce.
Did you know?
- The word macaroni itself has historical roots in the 18th-century English fashion trend where men wore flamboyant clothing, inspired by Italian-style aesthetics.
- The word fromage traces back to the Latin word fōrma, meaning 'mould'. This refers to the traditional method of shaping cheese in a wooden or metal container.
- Unlike the American version which often uses a processed cheese sauce, a traditional French version typically uses béchamel as the base.
Examples in context
- Je vais préparer les macaronis au fromage pour le dîner.I am going to prepare mac and cheese for dinner.
- Elle te proposera un gratin de pâtes au fromage.She will offer you a mac and cheese gratin.
- J'ai préparé un délicieux gratin de coquillettes au fromage.I made a delicious mac and cheese gratin.
- Je veux des macaronis au fromage.I want some mac and cheese.
- Est-ce qu'il y a des macaronis au fromage ?Is there any mac and cheese?
- Il adore les macaronis au fromage.He loves mac and cheese.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are deciding what to have for dinner.
- EmmaQu'est-ce qu'on mange ce soir, Nathan ?What are we eating tonight, Nathan?
- NathanJe propose des macaronis au fromage.I suggest mac and cheese.
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée !That's a great idea!
- NathanSuper, je m'en occupe.Great, I'll take care of it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fromage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
