saucisse de Francfort
The English phrase "weiner" is translated into French as saucisse de Francfort.
This term refers to a long, thin sausage made of pork or beef.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Alsace region, sausages are known as Knacks.
Did you know?
- While 'weiner' in English can be a slang term for a penis, the French term saucisse de Francfort remains strictly a culinary term and carries no such anatomical double meaning.
- The word saucisse shares a distant root with the English word 'salt', as both stem from the Latin 'sal' meaning 'salt' used for preservation.
- In French culinary culture, a saucisse de Francfort is traditionally served boiled or steamed, whereas other saucisses are more commonly grilled or fried.
Examples in context
- Une petite saucisse allongéeA small elongated sausage
- Je voudrais une saucisse de Francfort, s'il vous plaît.I would like a Frankfurt sausage, please.
- Il reste une saucisse de Francfort dans le frigo.There is one Frankfurt sausage left in the fridge.
- Cette saucisse de Francfort est très chaude.This Frankfurt sausage is very hot.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are at a quick-service snack stand.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux une saucisse de Francfort ?Do you want a Frankfurt sausage?
- ManonOui, je vais en prendre une.Yes, I will have one.
- HugoD'accord, je commande pour nous deux.Okay, I am ordering for both of us.
- ManonMerci, Hugo.Thanks, Hugo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, saucisse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
