chiche-kebab
The French phrase for shish kebab is chiche-kebab.
chiche-kebab refers to roasted meat.
Meaning: roasted meat (noun)
Did you know?
- The French word chiche is a homonym that also means 'stingy' or 'meager' in everyday conversation.
- The popular 'kebab' culture in France was heavily influenced by the Turkish diaspora, leading to the creation of the 'kebab sauce' which is uniquely French and not traditionally found in Turkey.
- If you ask for a 'brochette' instead of a chiche-kebab, you are more likely to receive a French-style skewer often made of beef or pork rather than spiced lamb.
Examples in context
- Je vais cuisiner des brochettes ce soirI'm going to cook some shish kebabs tonight
- Bonjour, je voudrais commander une brochette de viande, s'il vous plaît.Hello, I would like to order a shish kebab, please.
- On se retrouve chez moi ce soir pour manger des brochettes ?Shall we meet at my place tonight to eat some shish kebabs?
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at a food menu.
- NathanLéa, regarde, ils servent du chiche-kebab !Léa, look, they serve shish kebab!
- LéaC'est vrai, ça a l'air délicieux.That's true, it looks delicious.
- NathanJe vais en prendre un.I am going to have one.
- LéaMoi aussi, je commande la même chose.Me too, I'll order the same thing.
