planche de charcuterie
The French phrase for 'charcuterie board' is planche de charcuterie.
While charcuterie refers to the cured meat products themselves, planche de charcuterie specifically describes the presentation of these meats on a wooden board.
Meaning: translation of 'charcuterie board' (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of planche (board) and de charcuterie (of charcuterie/cured meats).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you add an 's' to planche to get planches de charcuterie, but you do not add an 's' to charcuterie.
Did you know?
- The word planche descends from the Ancient Greek word phálanx, which described a military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder.
- A planche de charcuterie is frequently paired with a planche de fromages (cheese board) to create a complete apéro spread.
- In French, charcuterie describes both the artisanal craft of curing meats and the actual products created by that craft.
Examples in context
- Une planche de charcuterie est sur la table.A charcuterie board is on the table.
- Je vais préparer une planche de charcuterie pour l'apéritif.I am going to prepare a charcuterie board for the aperitif.
- Cette planche de charcuterie est vraiment délicieuse.This charcuterie board is really delicious.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are at a restaurant looking at the menu.
- LéaQu'est-ce qu'on commande comme entrée ?What should we order for an appetizer?
- LucasJe propose une planche de charcuterie.I suggest a charcuterie board.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Lucas !That is an excellent idea, Lucas!
- LucasParfait, je commande ça tout de suite.Perfect, I'll order that right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries charcuterie, de, planche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
