nachos
The English phrase 'nachos' is translated into French as nachos.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Which one should you use?
You might see the specific variation Les nachos au fromage used to mean 'cheese nachos'.
Did you know?
- In France, nachos are almost exclusively viewed as an 'apéritif' or starter, whereas in North America they are often served as a main course.
- In French menus, you will often see 'nachos' described with the word gratinés to indicate they have been baked with cheese, a term borrowed from French culinary traditions used to describe dishes with a crusty topping.
- French menus often group nachos under the label tex-mex, which is treated as a specific cultural style of dining rather than just a regional cuisine.
Examples in context
- Je vais commander les nachos pour l'apéritif.I will order nachos for the appetizer.
- Les nachos gratinés sont délicieux.The gratinated nachos are delicious.
- Avez-vous déjà goûté les chips de maïs garnies ?Have you ever tasted topped corn chips?
- Tu veux manger des nachos ce soir ?Do you want to eat nachos tonight?
- J'adore les nachos au fromage.I love cheese nachos.
- Tu as déjà goûté les chips mexicaines ?Have you ever tasted Mexican-style tortilla chips?
- On commande souvent des nachos au restaurant.We often order nachos at the restaurant.
- Les chips de maïs garnies sont très populaires lors des fêtes.Topped corn chips are very popular at parties.
- Je voudrais commander des nachos, s'il vous plaît.I would like to order some nachos, please.
- Est-ce qu'il reste des nachos dans la cuisine ?Are there any nachos left in the kitchen?
- Ces nachos sont vraiment très épicés.These nachos are really very spicy.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are deciding what to eat for a snack.
- ManonLucas, tu veux manger des nachos ?Lucas, do you want to eat some nachos?
- LucasOui, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, that is an excellent idea.
- ManonJe vais préparer les nachos pour nous deux.I am going to prepare the nachos for both of us.
- LucasMerci, tu es très gentille.Thank you, you are very kind.
