graines de pavot
The English phrase "poppy seeds" is translated into French as graines de pavot.
The term refers to the small, round seeds harvested from the poppy plant, which are commonly used in baking and cooking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of graines (seeds) and de pavot (of poppy).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The formal term graines de pavot is widely used in Quebec, Canada.
How does it change in a sentence?
While graines de pavot is the standard plural form, the singular graine de pavot can be used when referring to a single seed or the substance in a generic sense.
Did you know?
- A French speaker might use pavot as a metaphor for something that causes a deep and unnatural sleep.
- The word pavot is a doublet of the scientific Latin name papaver, meaning they both come from the same root but evolved differently.
- In professional kitchens, a chef might say du pavot to describe a topping, focusing on the plant instead of the individual 'seeds'.
Examples in context
- J'adore le pain aux graines de pavotI love poppy seed bread
- tarte au pavotPoppy seed tart
- Je vais acheter des graines de pavot pour mon gâteau.I'm going to buy some poppy seeds for my cake.
- Tu aimes le pain aux graines de pavot ?Do you like poppy seed bread?
- J'ai trouvé une recette délicieuse pour une tarte au pavot .I found a delicious recipe for a poppy seed tart.
- J'ai ajouté des graines de pavot sur mon pain.I added poppy seeds to my bread.
- Je voudrais des graines de pavot pour ce gâteau.I would like some poppy seeds for this cake.
- Il y a des graines de pavot sur le pain.There are poppy seeds on the bread.
- Tu peux acheter des graines de pavot à l'épicerie ?Can you buy poppy seeds at the grocery store?
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are preparing a recipe in their kitchen.
- HugoEmma, est-ce qu'il nous faut des graines de pavot ?Emma, do we need any poppy seeds?
- EmmaOui, regarde dans le placard, Hugo.Yes, look in the cupboard, Hugo.
- HugoAh, j'ai trouvé le sachet de graines de pavot.Ah, I found the bag of poppy seeds.
- EmmaParfait, on peut commencer la cuisson.Perfect, we can start baking.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pavot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
