œufs brouillés
The English phrase "scrambled eggs" is translated into French as œufs brouillés.
The phrase refers to eggs that are stirred together while being cooked.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because œufs is plural, the adjective brouillés must also be in the masculine plural form to agree with it, as seen in the phrase des œufs brouillés.
Did you know?
- If you are 'brouillé' with someone in a social context, it means you are having a disagreement or a heated argument.
- The word œuf has a very unusual spelling because the 'o' and 'e' are combined into a single character, œ, known as a ligature.
- In French, œufs brouillés are traditionally cooked more slowly and remain creamier than the firmer version of 'scrambled eggs' typical in American diners.
Examples in context
- Je fais des œufs brouillés.I'm making scrambled eggs.This sentence is useful for describing the act of making œufs brouillés.Tatoeba #11433174 by lbdx, translation #4042271 by Hybrid
- Tom a fait des œufs brouillés.Tom made some scrambled eggs.This sentence is useful for describing that someone made œufs brouillés.Tatoeba #5726757 by Aiji, translation #3093823 by Hybrid
- Je voudrais des oeufs brouillés, s'il vous plaît.I would like some scrambled eggs, please.
- Je voudrais acheter des oeufs pour faire des oeufs brouillés.I would like to buy some eggs to make scrambled eggs.
- J'adore les oeufs brouillés !I love scrambled eggs!
- Les œufs brouillés sont délicieux.The scrambled eggs are delicious.
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Example conversation
A couple is eating breakfast in a kitchen.
- NathanTu veux des œufs brouillés ?Do you want some scrambled eggs?
- EmmaOui, j'adore tes œufs brouillés, Nathan.Yes, I love your scrambled eggs, Nathan.
- NathanJe vais en préparer pour toi.I am going to make some for you.
- EmmaMerci, tu es très gentil.Thank you, you are very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
