French Phrase
T'as essayé de faire des sushis ?
Meaning
This informal question asks whether the listener has ever tried to make sushi at home. It conveys curiosity and can also hint at a shared interest in cooking or Japanese cuisine.
When to use
Use it in casual conversation with friends, family, or classmates when talking about cooking experiments, food hobbies, or planning a dinner together. It’s perfect for a relaxed kitchen setting or a chat about weekend activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
T'asessayédefairedessushis?
Contraction T'as = Tu as
In spoken French, "tu as" often contracts to "t'as"; the apostrophe replaces the omitted "u".
Passé composé with essayer
"Essayer" uses the auxiliary "avoir"; the past participle agrees with the subject only when used as a reflexive verb, which is not the case here.
Essayer de + infinitive
When "essayer" is followed by another verb, it must be linked with the preposition "de" (e.g., "essayer de faire").
Indefinite article des
"Des" is the plural indefinite article used before a plural noun that is not specific.
Borrowed noun sushis
Foreign food names keep their original plural form; adding an "s" to "sushi" is acceptable in French.
🗨In Conversation
T'as essayé de faire des sushis ?
Did you try to make sushi?
Oui, la première fois c'était un désastre, mais la deuxième fois c'était meilleur.
Yes, the first time was a disaster, but the second time it turned out better.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu as essayé faire des sushis ?
Missing the preposition "de" after "essayer"; the correct construction is "essayer de faire".
T'as essayé à faire des sushis ?
"Essayer" never takes "à" before an infinitive; use "de" instead.
T'as essayé de faire des sushis ?
The past participle of "essayer" is spelled "essayé" with a double "s".
↔Alternatives
As‑tu essayé de préparer des sushis ?
Did you try to prepare sushi?
Tu as déjà tenté de faire des sushis ?
Have you ever attempted to make sushi?
Est‑ce que tu as essayé de faire des sushis ?
Did you try making sushi?
Cultural Tip
Sushi has become a staple of French urban food culture, especially in Paris where sushi bars are everywhere. While many people enjoy sushi at restaurants, making it at home is seen as a fun, slightly upscale hobby. Remember that "sushi" is a Japanese word, so French speakers often keep the original pronunciation (/sy.ʃi/) and may add an "s" for the plural, but both "sushi" and "sushis" are accepted.