Fumé
The English phrase "smokey" translates to French as Fumé.
In French, Fumé is used to describe food or drink that has been flavored with smoke.
Which one should you use?
While the English word "smokey" can be used to describe a scent or an atmosphere, the French term Fumé is primarily used for food and drink that has undergone a smoking process.
Did you know?
- The word fumé shares a root with the word fumier, which refers to manure or dung, reflecting the old association between smoke and farm waste.
- The word fumé is used to describe 'smoked salmon' (saumon fumé), but it also describes the specific style of 'smoked' glass that blocks sunlight.
- The verb from which fumé is derived, fumer, is the same verb used to say 'to smoke' a cigarette.
Examples in context
- Ce bar est vraiment enfumé, allons ailleurs.This bar is really smokey, let's go somewhere else.
- J'adore cet effet smoky eye sur tes paupières.I love that smoky eye effect on your eyelids.
- Sa réponse était un peu fumeuse, j'ai du mal à la comprendre.His answer was a bit ambiguous, I have trouble understanding it.
- Ce fromage a un goût fumé.This cheese has a smokey taste.
- J'aime beaucoup ce saumon fumé.I really like this smoked salmon.
- Le sel fumé est délicieux.The smoked salt is delicious.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- LucasTu veux goûter ce jambon fumé ?Do you want to taste this smoked ham?
- ManonOui, il a l'air très bon.Yes, it looks very good.
- LucasIl est vraiment très savoureux.It is truly very tasty.
- ManonC'est vrai, j'adore ce goût.It's true, I love this taste.
