soupe miso
The English phrase 'miso soup' in French is soupe miso.
The term is used to refer to the Japanese soup.
Meaning: Japanese soup (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun phrase is feminine, so the definite article used is la in la soupe miso. When using the plural form des soupes miso, only the word soupe takes an s because miso remains invariable as a noun adjunct.
Did you know?
- The French word soupe originally referred to a piece of bread used to soak up broth, rather than the liquid itself.
- In French culinary terminology, soupe historically described a thick, hearty meal, while potage referred to a thinner, more refined liquid starter.
- The term 'soupe' was once a very common way to describe a generic meal in Old French, covering almost any form of liquid-based sustenance. Today, it is much more specific to the dish itself.
Examples in context
- Nous avons une délicieuse soupe de miso au menu.We have a delicious miso soup on the menu.
- Leur miso est incroyable !Their miso soup is amazing!
- J'ai préparé une soupe au miso maison hier soir. C'était délicieux !I made homemade miso soup last night. It was delicious!
- Je voudrais une soupe miso, s'il vous plaît.I would like a miso soup, please.
- Cette soupe miso est très chaude.This miso soup is very hot.
- Il reste de la soupe miso dans la cuisine.There is some miso soup left in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are deciding what to order at a Japanese restaurant.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux une soupe miso ?Do you want a miso soup?
- LéaNon, je préfère une salade.No, I prefer a salad.
- HugoD'accord, je vais prendre la soupe miso alors.Okay, I will take the miso soup then.
- LéaBon appétit, Hugo !Enjoy your meal, Hugo!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries miso, soupe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
