haricots pinto
The English phrase "pinto beans" is translated into French as haricots pinto.
This phrase refers to a type of edible bean characterized by a mottled brown and beige skin.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the term fèves pintos is used to refer to pinto beans.
Did you know?
- In French culture, the word haricot is linked to a centuries-old tradition called la fève, where a single bean is hidden in a cake to name the king of the feast.
- The word pinto is borrowed from Spanish, where it means 'painted' or 'spotted', describing the bean's skin.
- The term pinto remains invariable in French, meaning you do not add an 's' to the word 'pinto' even when the noun haricots is plural.
Examples in context
- Tu sais où je peux trouver des haricots d'Amérique pour ma recette ?Do you know where I can find pinto beans for my recipe?
- Connaissez-vous une recette traditionnelle à base de haricots pinto ?Do you know a traditional recipe based on pinto beans?
- J'aime manger des haricots pinto.I like to eat pinto beans.
- Il reste des haricots pinto dans la boîte.There are some pinto beans left in the can.
- Ajoute les haricots pinto à la sauce.Add the pinto beans to the sauce.
Example conversation
A kitchen where two people are preparing a meal.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as acheté des haricots pinto ?Did you buy some pinto beans?
- LéaOui, ils sont dans le placard, Lucas.Yes, they are in the cupboard, Lucas.
- LucasParfait, on peut faire des tacos.Perfect, we can make tacos.
- LéaBonne idée, je vais les préparer.Good idea, I will prepare them.
