French · Food & Drink
oeuf
egg
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
An oval object laid by a bird, used as food.
Example
J'aime les oeufs au plat le matin.
I like fried eggs in the morning.
Etymology
'Oeuf' derives from the Latin 'ovum', meaning egg. This term has remained consistent throughout the evolution of the Romance languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Oeuf' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in the culinary field, and is recognized in both spoken and written forms in all French-speaking regions.