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liuzhou

liuzhou

4 hours ago, AlaMoi said:

and . . . since it's not been clarified . . . .

 

"BBQ" in Europe is what "grilling" is in the USA.

 

It's not that simple. Both terms are used in different regions around the world including within the USA and Europe.

 

Interestingly, the word 'barbecue' is American, having been borrowed from Haitian barbacòa; whereas 'grill' is borrowed from French, suggesting completely the opposite.

 

liuzhou

liuzhou

3 hours ago, AlaMoi said:

and . . . since it's not been clarified . . . .

 

"BBQ" in Europe is what "grilling" is in the USA.

 

It's not that simple. Both terms are used in different regions around the world including in the USA and Europe.

 

Interestingly, the word 'barbecue' is American, having been borrowed from Haitian barbacòa; whereas 'grill' is borrowed from French, suggesting completely the opposite.

 

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