cassoulet
cassoulet is the French word for cassoulet.
cassoulet refers to a rich stew originating in southwest France that contains beans and meat.
Meaning: a rich stew originating in southwest France containing beans and meat (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the cassole, the traditional earthenware vessel in which the dish is cooked.
Did you know?
- The dish is so culturally significant that there is an ongoing 'war' between the cities of Castelnaudary, Carcassonne, and Toulouse over the 'authentic' recipe.
- The dish is famously associated with the 'Hundred Years' War', where legends say it was created to keep besieged soldiers fed during the siege of Castelnaudary.
- The term comes from the Occitan word caçolet, which shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'cauldron'.
Examples in context
- Quel est votre plat préféré de la cuisine française? J'adore le cassoulet.What is your favorite dish from French cuisine? I love cassoulet.
- Ce cassoulet est délicieux.This cassoulet is delicious.
- Je voudrais un cassoulet, s'il vous plaît.I would like a cassoulet, please.
- Le cassoulet est un plat très copieux.Cassoulet is a very hearty dish.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are looking at a restaurant menu.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux goûter le cassoulet ?Do you want to taste the cassoulet?
- EmmaOui, j'adore ce plat à base de haricots.Yes, I love this bean-based dish.
- NathanC'est parfait, je vais en prendre un aussi.Perfect, I will have one too.
- EmmaLe serveur arrive pour prendre la commande.The waiter is coming to take the order.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cassoulet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
