Boursin
Boursin is the French name for a brand of creamy, garlic and fine herbs spreadable cheese.
Did you know?
- The word bourse can also refer to a stock exchange in a financial context, creating a linguistic link between 'purses', 'cheese', and 'finance'.
- While the cheese is ubiquitous in English-speaking snack trays, in France, it is often viewed strictly as a commercial product rather than a traditional artisanal cheese.
- In French, a bourse can also refer to a small bag or a scholarship, which is a much more common everyday usage than the cheese brand.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais commander du Boursin pour mon entrée, s'il vous plaît.I would like to order some Boursin for my starter, please.
- Le fromage Boursin est toujours servi lors des occasions spéciales.Boursin cheese is always served during special occasions.
- Nous avons un excellent choix de vins pour accompagner votre assiette de Boursin.We have an excellent selection of wines to pair with your plate of Boursin.
- Je vais acheter un pot de Boursin pour notre soirée cinéma à la maison.I'm going to buy a tub of Boursin for our movie night at home.
- Tu devrais essayer le Boursin, c'est délicieux avec des crackers.You should try Boursin, it's delicious with crackers.
- On m'a recommandé d'essayer le Boursin aux herbes et poivre.Someone recommended me to try Boursin with herbs and pepper.
- Je voudrais un Boursin, s'il vous plaît.I would like a Boursin, please.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du Boursin dans le frigo ?Is there any Boursin left in the fridge?
- Le Boursin est parfait pour l'apéritif.Boursin is perfect for the appetizer.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are preparing a snack in their kitchen.
- ManonGabriel, tu peux acheter du Boursin ?Gabriel, can you buy some Boursin?
- GabrielOui, je vais passer au supermarché.Yes, I will stop by the supermarket.
- ManonN'oublie pas les crackers aussi.Don't forget the crackers too.
- GabrielD'accord, j'y vais tout de suite.Okay, I'm going right now.
