pâté
The English word "pate" is translated into French as pâté.
pâté refers to a mixture of seasoned ground meat, or liver, often served as a spread.
Meaning: top of the head (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
pâté is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- Unlike the English word 'pate' which refers to the head, pâté in French is strictly culinary. Using it to refer to a head would be nonsensical to a French speaker and might lead them to think you are talking about food.
- In French, the word pâte is used for everything from 'pasta' to 'dough' and 'toothpaste'. The culinary pâté is essentially just a seasoned version of this generic 'paste'.
- The term terrine is often used interchangeably with pâté in English, but in French, a terrine specifically refers to the earthenware vessel used for cooking the meat.
Examples in context
- J'ai préparé un délicieux pâté en croûte .I made a delicious pate in a pastry crust.
- C'est un excellent pâté de foie fait maison.It's an excellent homemade liver pate.
Example conversation
Hugo is helping Manon fix her hair.
- HugoTu as un nœud sur le pâté, Manon.You have a knot on the top of your head, Manon.
- ManonOh non, est-ce que ça fait mal ?Oh no, does it hurt?
- HugoNon, je m'occupe du pâté doucement.No, I'm taking care of the top of your head gently.
- ManonMerci beaucoup, Hugo.Thank you very much, Hugo.
