French Phrase
N'oublie pas d'assaisonner la nourriture.
Meaning
This phrase is a friendly reminder or instruction to add spices, salt, or herbs to a dish. It uses the negative imperative form of the verb 'oublier' (to forget) combined with the infinitive 'assaisonner'.
When to use
Use this phrase in the kitchen when cooking with someone else or giving instructions to a friend. It is a common daily expression used to ensure a meal doesn't turn out bland.
✦Grammar Breakdown
N'oublie pasd'assaisonnerla nourriture
N'oublie pas
The negative imperative of 'oublier'. In the 'tu' form, -er verbs lose their final 's'.
d'assaisonner
The preposition 'de' contracts to 'd'' before a vowel. 'Assaisonner' remains in the infinitive after the preposition.
🗨In Conversation
Le poulet est presque cuit.
The chicken is almost cooked.
N'oublie pas d'assaisonner la nourriture.
Don't forget to season the food.
✕Common Mistakes
N'oublie pas à assaisonner la nourriture.
The verb 'oublier' is followed by the preposition 'de', not 'à', before an infinitive.
N'oublies pas d'assaisonner la nourriture.
In the French imperative for -er verbs, the 's' is dropped in the 'tu' form unless followed by 'y' or 'en'.
↔Alternatives
Pense à assaisonner le plat.
Remember to season the dish.
Il faut assaisonner la nourriture.
The food must be seasoned.
Cultural Tip
In French culinary culture, seasoning is viewed as an essential step that should be done during cooking rather than just at the table. While salt and pepper are basics, French cooking often emphasizes 'fines herbes' to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.