'Scum of garlic': When English translations of French menus go wrong

When you don't speak much French, seeing a menu with English translations can feel like a life saver... that is until you actually read it and are left none the wiser as to what will be arriving on your plate. Here's a selection of bizarre English translations found on French menus.

2. 'Choice of flat'

"CHOICE OF FLAT? FRENCH world-beating menu translation," writes one Twitter user.

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3. Tuck into a delicious 'piece of the butcher' at this restaurant

6. 'Back of wolf wipes virgin'...

and if that doesn't tickle your fancy you could always try the 'opposite of apples' or the 'feet packages.'

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7. 'Hunger steak'

You're hungry and in the mood for beef... it's time to try a 'hunger steak' (or 'skirt steak'/'hanger steak' as you're more likely to call it). 

8. 'Butchery of countryside'

It's a little vague but you never know, it could still be delicious. 

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9. 'Provencal oubreaks'

Make sure you watch out for those "outbreaks" in Provence. 

10. "Paving stone of salmon fillet"

Let's hope it comes with a hammer and chisel.

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11. Just take a look at this.

12. And this: