quesadilla
The English phrase quesadilla is translated into French as quesadilla.
A quesadilla refers to a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with cheese and other ingredients, which is then grilled or toasted.
Did you know?
- While quesadilla is used in menus, some French speakers use the term quesadilla au fromage to specify the cheese, even though the word quesadilla itself already implies cheese from the Spanish 'queso'.
- While the word is Spanish in origin, a French person might describe a quesadilla as a galette, a term usually reserved for traditional French buckwheat crepes or flat cakes.
- While the word keeps its Spanish spelling in French, the pronunciation shifts to follow French phonetic patterns, especially on the final vowel.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais une quesadilla, s'il vous plaît.I would like a quesadilla, please.
- Cette quesadilla est très bonne.This quesadilla is very good.
- Voulez-vous partager une quesadilla ?Do you want to share a quesadilla?
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are at a Mexican restaurant.
- HugoOn commande une quesadilla pour deux ?Shall we order a quesadilla for two?
- ChloéOui, c'est une excellente idée, Hugo.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Hugo.
- HugoTu la veux avec du poulet ?Do you want it with chicken?
- ChloéNon, je préfère une quesadilla simple au fromage.No, I prefer a simple cheese quesadilla.
