bisque
/bisk/feminine
bisque is the French word for a thick, creamy soup.
Meaning: thick creamy soup (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/bisk/
Did you know?
- There is a bizarre theory that the word for this creamy soup is linked to the Italian word bisca, which refers to a 'gambling den'.
- Despite its smooth texture, a traditional French bisque was historically thickened by grinding up the actual shells of the crustaceans into a fine powder.
- While it sounds like a luxury dish, some linguists believe bisque might actually stem from a Norman word for a 'bitter drink'.
Examples in context
- La bisque est très chaude.The bisque is very hot.
- Je voudrais une bisque de crustacés.I would like a shellfish bisque.
- Cette bisque est délicieuse.This bisque is delicious.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are eating at a French bistro.
- LucasTu aimes ta bisque ?Do you like your bisque?
- EmmaOui, elle est excellente !Yes, it is excellent!
- LucasVeux-tu un peu de mon pain ?Do you want some of my bread?
- EmmaNon merci, je préfère la soupe.No thanks, I prefer the soup.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bisque” translations and entries bisque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
