sauté
The French verb sauté means to sauté.
The term refers to the culinary technique of cooking food using a small amount of fat in an open pan over relatively high heat.
Meaning: to cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is etymologically derived from the French verb meaning to jump, referring to the jumping motion of food in a pan.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is sauter. The form sauté can also function as a past participle meaning sautéed.
Did you know?
- In French slang, the verb sauter can be used to describe a fuse blowing or a piece of machinery suddenly breaking down.
- The phrase sauter aux yeux literally means 'to jump to the eyes', but it is used to describe something that is glaringly obvious.
- The expression sauter le pas uses the same root as your sauté pan, but it means 'to take the plunge' or to finally make a major life decision.
Examples in context
- Il faut faire sauter les champignonsYou have to sauté the mushrooms
- Poêle les oignons dans l'huileSauté the onions in oil
- Fais revenir la viande dans la poêleSauté the meat in the pan
- Faites revenir l'ail avec les crevettes pour ajouter de la saveurSauté the garlic with the shrimp to add flavor
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are preparing a meal together in the kitchen.
- EmmaGabriel, est-ce que je dois sauté l'ail maintenant ?Gabriel, should I sauté the garlic now?
- GabrielOui, fais-le rapidement pour ne pas le brûler.Yes, do it quickly so you don't burn it.
- EmmaD'accord, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Okay, I'll take care of it right away.
- GabrielParfait, merci beaucoup Emma.Perfect, thank you very much Emma.
