English–French
“roast” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁotiʁ/
Example
On peut rôtir des légumes au four.
Vegetables can be roasted in the oven.
How to say “roast” in French
“Roast” in French is rôtir.
An ingredient developing a toasted, crisp outside under sustained dry heat.
Example sentences with rôtir
Ils aiment faire rôtir des châtaignes en hiver.
They like to roast chestnuts in winter.
Tips for using rôtir
- The phrase rôtir au four is natural for oven roasting, whereas griller usually suggests stronger direct heat and faster surface cooking.