spaghettis aux boulettes de viande
The English phrase "spaghetti and meatballs" is translated into French as spaghettis aux boulettes de viande.
This phrase is used to describe a pasta dish consisting of spaghetti noodles served with meatballs.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, spaghettis aux boulettes de viande translates to "spaghetti with meatballs of meat". The term spaghetti refers to the pasta, while boulettes de viande refers to the meatballs.
Did you know?
- While spaghettis aux boulettes de viande is the literal translation, this specific combination is widely regarded in France as an Italian-American invention rather than a traditional Italian dish.
- The French word viande is a cognate of the Spanish word vivienda, although in Spanish it evolved to mean 'dwelling' or 'housing'.
- In French, the word boulettes specifically refers to small, round shapes. While it is the standard term for meatballs, it could just as easily be used to describe small balls of cheese or even fruit-based spheres in a dessert.
Examples in context
- J'adore les spaghettis et les boulettes de viande.I love spaghetti and meatballs.
- Je souhaite commander des spaghettis avec des boulettes de viande.I would like to order spaghetti with meatballs.
- Est-ce que la sauce des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande est faite maison ?Is the sauce for the spaghetti and meatballs homemade?
- Pouvez-vous me recommander un restaurant qui sert de délicieuses boulettes de viande avec des spaghettis ?Can you recommend a restaurant that serves delicious meatballs with spaghetti?
- Je voudrais des spaghettis aux boulettes de viande, s'il vous plaît.I would like spaghetti and meatballs, please.
- Est-ce qu'il reste des spaghettis aux boulettes de viande ?Is there any spaghetti and meatballs left?
- Les spaghettis aux boulettes de viande sont délicieux ici.The spaghetti and meatballs are delicious here.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are choosing what to eat for dinner at a restaurant.
- HugoQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Manon ?What do you want to eat, Manon?
- ManonJe pense prendre des spaghettis aux boulettes de viande.I think I'll have the spaghetti and meatballs.
- HugoC'est un bon choix, j'en prendrai aussi.That is a good choice, I will have them too.
- ManonD'accord, demandons au serveur.Okay, let's ask the waiter.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aux, de, viande, CC BY-SA 4.0.
