œufs tournés
In French, "over easy eggs" is said as œufs tournés.
The phrase œufs tournés is used to describe eggs that have been fried on both sides, leaving the yolks runny.
Did you know?
- In high-end French gastronomy, the technique of tourner is also used for vegetables, where carrots or potatoes are carved into precise, football-like shapes.
- Unlike in the US where 'over easy' is a breakfast staple, fried eggs in France are frequently served as a starter or a light dinner, often accompanied by a simple green salad.
- While œufs tournés describes the flip, a French speaker wanting the yolk specifically runny regardless of the flip might use the term mi-cuits, meaning 'half-cooked'.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are ordering breakfast at a cafe.
- ChloéQu'est-ce que tu veux pour le petit déjeuner, Lucas ?What do you want for breakfast, Lucas?
- LucasJe vais prendre des œufs tournés et un café.I'll have over easy eggs and a coffee.
- ChloéMoi aussi, je vais commander des œufs tournés.Me too, I'm going to order over easy eggs.
- LucasParfait, on commande maintenant.Perfect, let's order now.
