accompagnements
The English phrase "sides" (referring to food) is translated into French as accompagnements.
In a restaurant context, accompagnements is the term used to refer to the various side dishes available to go with a main course.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun accompagnements is derived from the verb accompagner, which means "to accompany" and it literally translates to "accompaniments".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is un accompagnement, meaning "a side" or "a side dish".
Did you know?
- In French, the word garniture can refer to the entire side portion of a meal, whereas in English 'garnish' usually implies a tiny decorative sprig of parsley or a slice of lemon.
- The word accompagnement shares its root with the musical term for an 'accompaniment', which is the background music that supports a lead singer or instrument.
- If you order un accompagnement in a high-end French restaurant, it might arrive in a separate bowl, while a garniture is almost always served directly on the same plate as your protein.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais voir la liste des accompagnements, s'il vous plaît.I would like to see the list of sides, please.
- Quels sont les accompagnements avec ce plat ?What are the sides with this dish?
- Je voudrais des accompagnements variés.I would like various sides.
- Les accompagnements sont inclus dans le menu.The sides are included in the menu.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are ordering dinner at a restaurant.
- LucasLe steak est délicieux, mais je veux des accompagnements.The steak is delicious, but I want some sides.
- ManonTu peux choisir entre des frites ou du riz.You can choose between fries or rice.
- LucasJe vais prendre les deux accompagnements, s'il vous plaît.I will take both sides, please.
- ManonD'accord, je vais demander au serveur.Okay, I will ask the waiter.
