omelette
/ɔm.lɛt/
The French word for omelet is omelette.
The word omelette refers to a dish made from beaten eggs fried in a pan.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine indefinite article une as in une omelette.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɔm.lɛt/. It has two syllables.
When do people say it?
The proverb On ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser des œufs is commonly used in French. It means that one cannot achieve something without undergoing some unpleasant or difficult preliminary steps.
Did you know?
- The French have a specific dish called omelette baveuse, where 'baveuse' literally means 'slavering' or 'drooling' to describe the runny eggs.
- In France, the traditional omelette is folded into a cylinder or a cigar shape rather than being folded in half.
- The word omelette is derived from alemelle, which means 'blade'. This refers to the flat, thin shape of the finished dish.
Examples in context
- Je ne vais pas lui faire une omelette.I'm not making an omelet for him.Tatoeba #8954148 by Aiji, translation #2686460 by AlanF_US
- Je ne sais même pas cuisiner une omelette.I can not even cook an omelet.Tatoeba #1978194 by sacredceltic, translation #1740188 by Djef_Messaoudi
- On ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser des œufs.You have to break an egg to make an omelet.This sentence provides a common proverb containing omelette.Tatoeba #550215 by Aiji, translation #443755 by CM
- Pourriez-vous me préparer une délicieuse omelette, s'il vous plaît?Could you prepare a delicious omelet for me, please?
- Hey, tu pourrais me faire une omelette roulée aux champignons?Hey, could you make me a mushroom omelet?
- Je voudrais une omelette au fromage, s'il vous plaît.I would like a cheese omelet, please.
- Est-ce que je peux avoir une omelette aux légumes, s'il te plaît?Can I have a vegetable omelet, please?
- Voici ma recette pour une omelette parfaite : cassez les œufs dans un bol, battez-les vigoureusement, ajoutez du sel et du poivre, puis faites cuire dans une poêle beurrée.Here's my recipe for a perfect omelet: crack the eggs into a bowl, whisk them vigorously, add salt and pepper, then cook in a buttered pan.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are having breakfast at home.
- LucasTu veux une omelette ce matin ?Do you want an omelette this morning?
- LéaOui, c'est une excellente idée, Lucas.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Lucas.
- LucasJe vais préparer l'omelette avec du fromage.I am going to prepare the omelette with cheese.
- LéaMerci, elle va être délicieuse !Thank you, it is going to be delicious!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry omelette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries omelette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
