côtelette de porc
The English phrase "pork chop" is translated into French as côtelette de porc.
Meaning: pork chop (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the term côtelette de porc is commonly used.
Did you know?
- In French, porc is the term for the meat, but cochon is typically used when referring to the living animal.
- In French, the word côte (rib) is a close relative of the English word 'coast', as both come from the same Latin root describing a side or edge.
- In French, the word côte can refer to a 'rib' or a 'slope' of a hill.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais une côte de porc, s'il vous plaît.I would like a pork chop, please.
- On se fait des escalopes de porc ce soir ?Shall we have pork chops tonight?
- Tu as déjà essayé les côtelettes de porc de ma grand-mère ? Elles sont délicieuses !Have you ever tried my grandmother's pork chops? They are delicious!
- Il reste une côtelette de porc dans le frigo.There is one pork chop left in the fridge.
- Cette côtelette de porc est très tendre.This pork chop is very tender.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner.
- LéaNathan, est-ce qu'il y a de la viande ?Nathan, is there any meat?
- NathanOui, j'ai acheté une côtelette de porc.Yes, I bought a pork chop.
- LéaParfait, je vais la préparer pour nous.Perfect, I am going to prepare it for us.
- NathanMerci, tu es la meilleure !Thanks, you are the best!
