French food
Croissants and coq
French food is the cuisine of France, renowned for its emphasis on technique, quality ingredients, and regional traditions.
It ranges from rustic provincial cooking to elaborate haute cuisine.
We're going out for French food tonight.
The phrase often evokes dishes like coq au vin, bouillabaisse, or soufflés, and dining experiences with multiple courses and wine pairings.
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- pain au chocolatChocolate-stuffed laminated pastry
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- briocheEnriched French bread
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
macaron · madeleine · mille-feuille · profiterole · choux · financier · palmier · clafoutis
Poultry braised in red
- boeuf bourguignonBeef braised in red wine
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
- cassouletFrench white bean stew
pot-au-feu · daube · navarin · steak frites · croque-monsieur · escargot · choucroute · brandade
Informal French restaurant
- caféCasual eatery serving drinks
- terracePaved outdoor extension
- ParisianOf France's capital
- plat du jourRestaurant's featured meal
apéritif · banquette · chalkboard menu · prix fixe · carafe · tartine · croque-monsieur · steak frites
Elevated culinary artistry
- foie grasFattened waterfowl liver
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- consomméClarified, concentrated stock
- veloutéStock-based white sauce
quenelle · chateaubriand · tournedos · entrecôte · filet mignon · sous vide · demi-glace · flambé
Geography's influence on taste
- farmhouseDwelling on agricultural land
- provincialRegional or narrow-minded
- peasantLow-status agricultural laborer
- heartyWarm and substantial
homemade · terrine · gratinée · lardons · shallots · cassoulet · pot-au-feu · daube
Creamy bloomy-rind cheese
- brieSoft French ripened cheese
- roquefortVeined French cheese
- chèvreCheese from goat milk
- cheese courseMeal segment featuring fromage
French port and vineyard area
- BurgundyFrench winemaking region
- Côtes du RhôneFrench regional wine blend
- LoireFrance's principal western river
- AlsaceNortheastern French region
Beaujolais · Sancerre · Chablis · Médoc · Saint-Émilion · sommelier · terroir · appellation
croissant
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- pain au chocolatChocolate-stuffed laminated pastry
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- briocheEnriched French bread
éclair · macaron · madeleine · mille-feuille · profiterole · choux · financier · palmier · clafoutis · Paris-Brest
coq au vin
Poultry braised in red
- boeuf bourguignonBeef braised in red wine
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
cassoulet · pot-au-feu · daube · navarin · steak frites · croque-monsieur · escargot · choucroute · brandade
brasserie
Informal French restaurant
plat du jour · apéritif · banquette · chalkboard menu · prix fixe · carafe · tartine · croque-monsieur · steak frites · omelette
haute cuisine
Elevated culinary artistry
- foie grasFattened waterfowl liver
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- consomméClarified, concentrated stock
velouté · quenelle · chateaubriand · tournedos · entrecôte · filet mignon · sous vide · demi-glace · flambé · julienne
terroir
Geography's influence on taste
- farmhouseDwelling on agricultural land
- provincialRegional or narrow-minded
- peasantLow-status agricultural laborer
hearty · homemade · terrine · gratinée · lardons · shallots · cassoulet · pot-au-feu · daube · cocotte
camembert
Creamy bloomy-rind cheese
Bordeaux
French port and vineyard area
- BurgundyFrench winemaking region
- Côtes du RhôneFrench regional wine blend
- LoireFrance's principal western river
Alsace · Beaujolais · Sancerre · Chablis · Médoc · Saint-Émilion · sommelier · terroir · appellation · cru
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Speedy prepared meals
junk food · processed food · TV dinners · microwave meals · hospital food
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