potatoes
In French, potato wedges can be referred to using several forms, most commonly quartiers de pommes de terre.
This phrase refers to thick slices of potato that are typically seasoned and then fried or baked.
Which one should you use?
The term quartiers de pommes de terre is the most common way to express this in French. On the other hand, Pommes de terre en quartiers is a more formal way to say the same thing.
Did you know?
- The word for potato pomme de terre literally translates to 'apple of the earth'.
- While quartiers describes the cut, French menus often group these under the broader category of garnitures, a term that refers to any side dish used to complement a main protein.
- If you are looking for these on a menu in Quebec, you might see them described as quartiers de patates instead of the more standard pommes de terre.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais des pommes de terre en quartiers, s'il vous plaît. Merci beaucoup!I would like some potato wedges, please. Thank you very much!
- Je voudrais des quartiers de pommes de terre, s'il vous plaît.I would like some potato wedges, please.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are ordering food at a restaurant.
- HugoQu'est-ce que tu prends comme accompagnement ?What are you getting for a side dish?
- EmmaJe vais prendre des potatoes.I'll have some potato wedges.
- HugoBon choix, elles sont excellentes ici.Good choice, they are excellent here.
- EmmaMerci, Hugo !Thanks, Hugo!
