légumes à la vapeur
The English phrase 'steamed vegetables' is translated into French as légumes à la vapeur.
This phrase refers to vegetables that have been cooked using water vapor.
What does it mean word for word?
The component à la vapeur literally means 'in the steam' or 'by means of steam'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun légumes is plural. If you are referring to a single vegetable, you would use the singular form légume à la vapeur.
Did you know?
- The word vapeur can also refer to a steamship, as it is a shorthand for the term bateau à vapeur.
- In a professional French kitchen, chefs often omit the preposition à la and simply call them légumes vapeur.
- In French gastronomy, the method à la vapeur is specifically praised as cuisson vapeur for its ability to keep vegetables colorful and nutritious.
Examples in context
- Pour accompagner notre plat principal, nous avons des légumes cuits à la vapeur.To accompany our main course, we have steamed vegetables.
- Ma mère prépare souvent des légumes vapeur pour un repas léger.My mother often prepares steamed vegetables for a light meal.
- Je voudrais des légumes à la vapeur, s'il vous plaît.I would like some steamed vegetables, please.
- Les légumes à la vapeur sont très sains.Steamed vegetables are very healthy.
- Tu peux préparer des légumes à la vapeur pour le dîner ?Can you prepare some steamed vegetables for dinner?
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are at a restaurant choosing their meals.
- LéaQu'est-ce que tu vas manger, Lucas ?What are you going to eat, Lucas?
- LucasJe vais prendre du poisson avec des légumes à la vapeur.I'm going to have fish with steamed vegetables.
- LéaC'est un excellent choix pour ta santé.That is an excellent choice for your health.
- LucasOui, c'est très léger.Yes, it's very light.
