soupe de pommes de terre
Potato soup in French is soupe de pommes de terre.
This phrase refers to a soup where potatoes are the primary ingredient.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, soupe de pommes de terre translates to soup of apples of earth, because pomme de terre is the French term for a potato.
Which one should you use?
While soupe de pommes de terre is the standard term, you may encounter potage de pommes de terre in formal contexts or soupe aux patates in informal settings. For a smooth, creamy version of the dish, use the culinary term velouté de pommes de terre.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase soupe de pommes de terre, the word pommes is plural because the soup is made using multiple potatoes.
Did you know?
- The word soupe originally described the piece of bread used to soak up liquid rather than the liquid itself.
- Because 'potato' is literally 'apple of the earth', you might notice that many other vegetables in French use 'pomme' in their names, such as 'pomme d'amour' for a tomato.
- The French distinction between soupe and potage historically separated a simple peasant meal from a refined, thickened dish served in upper-class homes.
Examples in context
- Aimeriez-vous de la soupe de pommes de terre ?Would you like some potato soup?This sentence shows how to offer someone some soupe de pommes de terre.Tatoeba #6590493 by Eccles17, translation #6590492 by Eccles17
- Le potage de pommes de terre est une délicatesse dont vous vous régalerez.The potato soup is a delicacy that you'll enjoy.
- On se fait une bonne soupe aux patates ce soir? Ça réchauffe le cœur!Shall we make some delicious potato soup tonight? It warms the heart!
- J'adore la soupe de pommes de terre, surtout avec un peu de pain frais.I love potato soup, especially with a slice of fresh bread.
- Le potage parmentier est souvent servi avec des croûtons croustillants.Potato soup is often served with crispy croutons.
- La soupe de pommes de terre est délicieuse.The potato soup is delicious.
- Je voudrais une soupe de pommes de terre, s'il vous plaît.I would like a potato soup, please.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are having lunch at a cafe.
- ChloéQu'est-ce que tu manges, Gabriel ?What are you eating, Gabriel?
- GabrielJe mange une soupe de pommes de terre.I am eating a potato soup.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'elle est bonne ?Is it good?
- GabrielOui, elle est très bonne.Yes, it is very good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, soupe, terre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
