œufs pochés
The English phrase "poached eggs" is translated into French as œufs pochés.
œufs pochés refers to eggs that have been cooked gently in simmering water without their shells.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pochés comes from the verb pocher, which literally means to poach or to bag/pouch.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective poché must agree in gender and number with the noun œuf. Use the singular œuf poché for one egg and the plural œufs pochés for multiple eggs.
Did you know?
- In a traditional French bistro, œufs pochés are the core of the œufs Bénédicte, a dish that is internationally famous but actually originates from New York City.
- While English speakers 'poach' eggs, they also 'poach' a secret or a client. In French, pocher is used for eggs, but a completely different verb débaucher is used to 'poach' an employee from another company.
- The term poché originates from the old culinary practice of placing food in a small fabric bag, or poche, to protect it from the direct heat of the water.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais des œufs pochés pour le petit-déjeuner.I would like poached eggs for breakfast.
- Les œufs pochés sont servis avec du pain grillé.The poached eggs are served with toast.
- Elle prépare des œufs pochés pour son brunch.She is making poached eggs for her brunch.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are ordering breakfast at a cafe.
- ManonQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Nathan ?What do you want to eat, Nathan?
- NathanJe vais prendre des œufs pochés.I'll have some poached eggs.
- ManonC'est un bon choix pour le brunch.That's a good choice for brunch.
- NathanOui, j'adore les œufs pochés.Yes, I love poached eggs.
