menu dégustation
The English phrase "tasting menu" is translated into French as menu dégustation.
Meaning: series of dishes (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the formal versions Menu de dégustation and Carte de dégustation.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the plural form, menus dégustation, only the word menu takes an s. The word dégustation remains singular because it functions as a noun adjunct in this context.
Did you know?
- The word 'menu' in menu dégustation actually shares an ancestor with the English word 'minute', as both derive from the Latin 'minūtus', meaning 'small' or 'tiny'.
- A menu dégustation is frequently paired with an accord mets et vins, a specialized wine pairing where every single dish is matched to a different glass.
- While menu dégustation is common, some restaurants use menu découverte, which frames the meal as a 'discovery' rather than just a tasting.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je voudrais le menu dégustation s'il vous plaît.Hello, I would like the tasting menu please.
- Bien sûr, voici notre menu de dégustation. Merci.Of course, here is our tasting menu. Thank you.
- Excusez-moi, est-ce que vous proposez un menu découverte?Excuse me, do you offer a discovery menu?
- Oui, tout à fait. Notre menu surprise est une excellente option.Yes, absolutely. Our surprise menu is an excellent option.
- Le menu dégustation est incroyable ce soir.The tasting menu is incredible tonight.
- Est-ce que vous proposez un menu dégustation ?Do you offer a tasting menu?
- Nous avons choisi le menu dégustation pour l'anniversaire.We chose the tasting menu for the anniversary.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are choosing what to eat at a fancy restaurant.
- GabrielTu veux essayer le menu dégustation ?Do you want to try the tasting menu?
- LéaOui, c'est une bonne idée !Yes, that's a good idea!
- GabrielIl y a sept plats différents.There are seven different courses.
- LéaC'est parfait pour découvrir la cuisine.It's perfect for discovering the cuisine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dégustation, menu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
