Hi, why in this phrase (le tatin de légumes) they used ´de and not aux légumes?
Compound nouns with à and de
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Compound nouns with à and de
This question relates to:French dictation exercise "At the beachfront restaurant"
Asked 3 years ago
You use à when the ingredient is not the main ingredient of the dish but kind of lends it the flavor or taste ("made with"): une glace à vanille, une soupe à l'oignon, du pain aux céréales, etc.
You use de if it is the main ingredient ("made from"): un jus d'orange, une salade de patates, etc.
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