sloppy joe
The English phrase "sloppy joe" is used in French as sloppy joe.
The term refers to a sandwich consisting of ground beef cooked with tomato sauce and served on a bun.
Did you know?
- If you call a 'sloppy joe' 'malpropre' in a French restaurant, you are calling the food 'dirty' or 'unhygienic' rather than describing its messy texture.
- Because French high cuisine values precise presentation, the 'sloppy' nature of the sandwich is viewed as a lack of dressage, which is the formal art of plating food.
- A French person might describe the experience of eating a 'sloppy joe' as 'salissant', which focuses on the mess it leaves on your hands rather than the quality of the meat.
Examples in context
- Allons au restaurant, j'ai envie d'un Sloppy Joe.Let's go to a restaurant, I'm craving a Sloppy Joe.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- HugoQu'est-ce qu'on mange ce soir, Chloé ?What are we eating tonight, Chloé?
- ChloéJe vais préparer un sloppy joe.I am going to make a sloppy joe.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée !That is an excellent idea!
- ChloéSuper, je sors les pains alors.Great, I'll get the buns then.
