niçoise
The English phrase "nicoise" refers to the French adjective niçoise, which describes something originating from or related to the city of Nice, France.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes gender from the feminine niçoise to the masculine niçois when describing a masculine noun. The feminine plural form is niçoises.
Did you know?
- Until 1388, the people of Nice were not French. The city was part of the House of Savoy and spoke a variety of Occitan, meaning the word niçoise reflects a history of Italian influence.
- A traditional salade niçoise is a point of fierce debate. Local purists in Nice insist that adding cooked vegetables like potatoes or green beans is a culinary crime and not truly niçoise.
- In the city of Nice, the term niçois is not just an adjective but a strong point of local identity. Residents often take immense pride in their distinct culture and dialect, which differs significantly from the culture of Paris.
Examples in context
- J'adore la salade niçoise.I love Niçoise salad.
- C'est une spécialité niçoise.It is a Niçoise specialty.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are looking at a restaurant menu.
- ManonRegarde, ils servent une socca niçoise ici !Look, they serve a Niçoise socca here!
- LucasC'est quoi exactement ?What is that exactly?
- ManonC'est une galette typique de la ville de Nice.It's a typical pancake from the city of Nice.
- LucasÇa a l'air délicieux, je vais goûter.That looks delicious, I will taste it.
