Grillée (en. Grilled)

/ɡʁi.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The state of a food that has been cooked on a grill.
Grilled meat is delicious.
La viande grillée est délicieuse.
A dish prepared using a grilling method.
I prefer grilled vegetables for dinner.
Je préfère des légumes grillés pour le dîner.

Etymology

The word 'grillée' derives from the verb 'griller', which comes from the Latin 'cruciare' (to put on a cross), in reference to the cooking method.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grilled or not
Expression used to indicate that a clear decision must be made.
grillé ou pas
grilled to perfection
Used to describe food that has been grilled with care and skill.
grillée à la perfection

Related Words

to grill
Action of cooking on a grill.
griller
grill
Device used to grill food.
grill
grilling
Process or action of grilling.
grillage

Slang Meanings

Refers to a lost situation or a person caught in a trap.
He is really grilled after being caught cheating.
Il est vraiment grillé après avoir été surpris en train de tricher.
Action of being badly treated or severely criticized.
She got grilled by her boss because of her lateness.
Elle s'est fait griller par son patron à cause de son retard.