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oeuf

English translation of oeuf

egg

The word 'oeuf' is a masculine noun in French. It is used in the same context as 'egg' in English, referring to the oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate. In the culinary context, it is used as a basic ingredient in many recipes.


Example sentences using: oeuf

L'oiseau a pondu un oeuf.

English translation of L'oiseau a pondu un oeuf.

The bird has laid an egg.

This sentence explains the bird's reproduction process.

J'ai besoin d'un oeuf pour la recette.

English translation of J'ai besoin d'un oeuf pour la recette.

I need an egg for the recipe.

The phrase is used when there is a requirement of an egg to complete a recipe.

L'oeuf est sur la table.

English translation of L'oeuf est sur la table.

The egg is on the table.

This is a simple sentence stating the location of an egg.

L'oeuf est riche en protéines.

English translation of L'oeuf est riche en protéines.

The egg is rich in proteins.

This statement tells about the nutritional benefits of an egg.

Elle a cassé l'oeuf dans la poêle.

English translation of Elle a cassé l'oeuf dans la poêle.

She broke the egg into the pan.

It's a sentence explaining a cooking process.

Il a mangé l'oeuf en une seule bouchée.

English translation of Il a mangé l'oeuf en une seule bouchée.

He ate the egg in one bite.

The sentence reflects eating habit of a person.

Peux-tu me passer l'oeuf, s'il te plaît?

English translation of Peux-tu me passer l'oeuf, s'il te plaît?

Can you pass me the egg, please?

It's a polite way of asking someone to give the egg.

La coquille de l'oeuf est dure.

English translation of La coquille de l'oeuf est dure.

The egg shell is hard.

It describes the physical characteristics of an egg.

C'est une omelette sans œuf.

English translation of C'est une omelette sans œuf.

It is an omelette without egg.

This sentence describes a type of omelette that doesn't contain eggs.

L'oeuf de l'oie est plus grand que celui du poulet.

English translation of L'oeuf de l'oie est plus grand que celui du poulet.

The egg of the goose is bigger than that of the chicken.

This sentence compares the sizes of a goose and a chicken egg.

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