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Popular foods - French lesson
Lesson

Popular foods

Topic

Popular French food

Key Phrases

Croissant

Croissant

Vino

Wine

Soupe à l'oignon

Onion soup

Skills You'll Learn

Identifying popular French foods

Identifier des aliments populaires français

Discussing menu items in a French restaurant

Discuter des éléments de menu dans un restaurant français

Describing classic French dishes

Décrire des plats classiques français

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

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Croissant

Croissant

Pronounced as 'krwa-son', not 'croy-zant'.

A staple of French breakfasts, often enjoyed with coffee.

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Baguette

Baguette

Pronounce the 't' gently at the end: 'baguette'.

Symbol of France; used to carry home tucked under the arm, like a true Parisian.

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Fromage

Cheese

Say 'fro-maj'.

France is known for its wide variety of cheeses - over 1,000 types!

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Vino

Wine

This is actually Spanish. In French, it's 'vin'.

France is famous for its wine regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy.

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Quiche

Quiche

Sounds like 'keesh'.

The most famous quiche is Quiche Lorraine, made with bacon and cream.

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Escargot

Snail

Stress the 'es' as in 's-cargo'.

A delicacy in French cuisine, usually cooked with garlic and parsley butter.

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Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Pronounced 'ra-ta-too-ee'.

A vegetable stew from Provence, famously featured in a Pixar movie.

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Boeuf bourguignon

Beef bourguignon

Pronounce as 'buff bore-ghee-nyon'.

A classic French beef stew with red wine, named after Burgundy.

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Cassoulet

Cassoulet

Sounds like 'cass-ouh-lay'.

A slow-cooked casserole from the south of France, featuring meat and beans.

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