pois cassés
The English phrase split peas is pois cassés in French.
The term pois cassés refers to the legumes known as split peas.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pois (peas) and cassés (broken or split).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the word Gourganes is used to refer to split peas.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a single unit, such as un pois cassé, the adjective cassé must agree in gender and number with the noun pois.
Did you know?
- The word pois is a homophone for pois meaning 'dots' or 'spots', such as in à pois used to describe polka dot clothing.
- Unlike English where 'split' is a specific preparation, the French cassé literally means 'broken', the same word used for a broken glass or a broken heart.
- In French culinary terminology, pois cassés are often associated with pot-au-feu style slow-cooking, reflecting a historical peasant diet centered on legumes and root vegetables.
Examples in context
- Puis-je avoir des pois cassés, s'il vous plaît?Can I have some split peas, please?
- J'adore la soupe aux pois cassés!I love split pea soup!
- une soupe de pois cassésa split pea soup
- J'ai acheté des pois cassés pour la soupe.I bought split peas for the soup.
- Est-ce qu'il reste des pois cassés dans le placard ?Are there any split peas left in the cupboard?
- Cette recette utilise des pois cassés et des carottes.This recipe uses split peas and carrots.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are in the kitchen planning dinner.
- HugoOn pourrait faire un potage de pois cassés.We could make a split pea soup.
- ManonC'est une bonne idée, Hugo.That is a good idea, Hugo.
- HugoAs-tu déjà des pois cassés à la maison ?Do you already have split peas at home?
- ManonNon, je vais en chercher au magasin.No, I am going to get some at the store.
