encre de seiche
The English phrase "squid ink" is translated into French as encre de seiche.
In French culinary contexts, encre de seiche is the standard term used to refer to squid ink.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of encre (ink) and de seiche (of cuttlefish).
Did you know?
- The term seiche is etymologically linked to the Latin sēpia, which is also the root for the English word 'sepia' used in photography.
- If you are looking for 'squid ink' in a French market, you must ask for encre de seiche because 'encre de calmar' is rarely used by locals.
Examples in context
- As-tu des recettes qui utilisent de l'encre de seiche ?Do you have any recipes that use squid ink?
- Nous avons ajouté de l'encre noire de seiche pour relever le goût.We added some black squid ink to enhance the flavor.
- L'encre de seiche est très noire.The squid ink is very black.
- Je voudrais des pâtes à l'encre de seiche.I would like squid ink pasta.
- Est-ce qu'il y a de l'encre de seiche dans la sauce ?Is there squid ink in the sauce?
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are at a seafood restaurant.
- NathanQuel plat me conseilles-tu, Emma ?Which dish do you recommend, Emma?
- EmmaLe risotto à l'encre de seiche est excellent.The squid ink risotto is excellent.
- NathanC'est une bonne idée.That is a good idea.
- EmmaTu vas adorer ce plat.You are going to love this dish.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, encre, seiche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
