French Conversation · Level 57
74 words
French word
rôti
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁoti/
Meaning
- adjectiveroasted
Example
J'aime les légumes rôtis au four.
I like oven-roasted vegetables.
More examples
Le poulet rôti sent très bon.
The roasted chicken smells very good.
Core concept
Food browned by dry heat, with a cooked, tender interior.
Common phrases
poulet rôti
roasted chicken
légumes rôtis
roasted vegetables
Similar words
cuit: Cooked through and ready to eat.
grillé: Briefly cooked over direct heat for a smoky, savory flavor.
doré: Cooked until lightly golden brown.
Definition in French
Qui a été cuit à la chaleur sèche, notamment au four ou à la broche, jusqu'à ce que la surface soit dorée.
Word origin
Rôti is the past participle of rôtir, inherited through Old French rostir from Vulgar Latin *rostīre, meaning to roast.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, rôti agrees with the noun: légumes rôtis, viande rôtie, and pommes de terre rôties.