côtes de porc
The English phrase "pork ribs" is translated into French as côtes de porc.
This phrase refers to the meat cut from the rib area of a pig.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of côtes (ribs) and de porc (of pork).
Which one should you use?
While côtes de porc is the standard term, travers de porc is an alternative often used in a culinary context to describe the specific cut of bone-in ribs. Additionally, Les ribs de porc is an informal way to express the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form côte de porc is used when referring to a single rib or a single cut of meat.
Did you know?
- While côtes de porc is the general term, the specific phrase travers de porc literally translates to 'crosses of pork'.
- The term côte is used in French to describe the 'ribs' of a vault in architecture, mirroring the anatomical shape.
- In French, the word côtes can also mean 'shores' or 'coasts', as in 'la côte d'Azur'.
Examples in context
- Je prendrai les côtes de porc, s'il vous plaît.I will have the pork ribs, please.
- J'aime manger des côtes de porc grillées.I like eating grilled pork ribs.
- Il reste des côtes de porc dans le frigo.There are some pork ribs left in the fridge.
- On prépare des côtes de porc pour le dîner.We are preparing pork ribs for dinner.
Example conversation
At a local butcher shop.
- HugoBonjour, je voudrais des côtes de porc, s'il vous plaît.Hello, I would like some pork ribs, please.
- ManonBien sûr, combien de kilos voulez-vous ?Of course, how many kilos do you want?
- HugoJe vais prendre un kilo de côtes de porc.I will take one kilo of pork ribs.
- ManonTrès bien, je vous prépare ça tout de suite.Very well, I will prepare that for you right away.
