magret de canard
The English phrase "duck breast" is translated into French as magret de canard.
In a culinary context, magret de canard is the standard term used on menus to describe this specific cut of meat. When the context of duck is already established, you may often see the phrase shortened to just magret in many restaurants.
What does it mean word for word?
The word magret specifically refers to the breast of a duck or a goose.
Which one should you use?
While magret de canard is the standard term, magret is a shortened version used when the type of meat is already known. Filet de canard is used to refer specifically to a boneless duck breast.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the southwestern region of France, the term Pavé de magret is used to refer to a thick duck breast steak.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- J'aimerais commander un magret de canard , s'il vous plaît.I'd like to order a duck breast, please.
- Je vais commander un magret de canard.I am going to order a duck breast.
- Le magret de canard est excellent ici.The duck breast is excellent here.
- Est-ce que vous cuisinez le magret de canard avec du miel ?Do you cook the duck breast with honey?
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are looking at a restaurant menu.
- ManonQu'est-ce que tu veux manger, Nathan ?What do you want to eat, Nathan?
- NathanJe vais prendre le magret de canard.I'll have the duck breast.
- ManonC'est un excellent choix !That is an excellent choice!
- NathanMerci, Manon. Et toi ?Thanks, Manon. And you?
