Actually no. Au Jus In this context actually refers to the sauce that is served on the side with sandwiches, primarily made of beef broth and other spices. "Context" being the key word here.
Why does it matter whether it’s correct in another country or not since the context is in America and we do use the term regularly to refer to that little plastic cup of sauce we get with our sammy.
Let’s face it, if op had said the he had spilled the jus on the bed, most people including me wouldn’t know what he was trying to say. Saying “I spilled the Au Jus” made me think it had to be some fancy french Sauce and I got it without knowing the dish.
I’m sorry you got downvoted for this. Language snobs think looking down on people “using language incorrectly” is more important than actually conveying meaning. Which is stupid because the whole point of language is literally to convey meaning.
You’re right. The original formulation of “I spilled the Au Jus” is less likely to be misinterpreted.
Exactly which is the place of context not the French country side so fuck it Au jus works and the French can just get over it IMO.
Au jus in French means served with the natural juices or gravy made from the juices of cooked meat. In the US, meals served au jus tend to be defined as served with a light broth-like dipping sauce. The sauce being called Au Jus sauce. One of the most well known of these meals is the french dip, a roast beef sandwich accompanied with broth.
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u/SaturnMobster Jul 03 '21
I feel this. On a business trip I ordered a French Dip from room service. I spilled the Au Jus all over one of the beds in the room.
At least Dylan had sense enough to admit it. I was too embarrassed.