flocons d'avoine instantanés
The English phrase "quick oats" is translated into French as flocons d'avoine instantanés.
This phrase refers to oats that have been processed to cook faster than traditional rolled oats.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective instantanés must be in the masculine plural form to agree with the masculine plural noun flocons.
Did you know?
- The word flocons literally means 'snowflakes', describing the light and flat shape of the oats.
- In France, flocons d'avoine are often used in savory preparations, such as thickening soups or making savory pancakes, rather than just sweet porridge.
- In some French-speaking regions, porridge made with flocons d'avoine is referred to as gruau, a word that historically referred to the crushed grain fed to the poor or sick.
Examples in context
- Je préfère les flocons d'avoine instantanés le matin.I prefer quick oats in the morning.
- Il faut ajouter du lait aux flocons d'avoine instantanés.You must add milk to the quick oats.
- Est-ce que tu as acheté des flocons d'avoine instantanés ?Did you buy quick oats?
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are planning their breakfast in the kitchen.
- EmmaOn a encore des flocons d'avoine instantanés ?Do we still have any quick oats?
- GabrielOui, il en reste dans le placard.Yes, there are some left in the cupboard.
- EmmaParfait, je vais en préparer pour nous deux.Perfect, I'll make some for both of us.
- GabrielMerci Emma, c'est très gentil.Thanks Emma, that's very kind.
