tourtière
The French word for meat pie is tourtière.
The term refers to a savory pie filled with meat.
Meaning: pie containing meat (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term tourtière specifically refers to a traditional meat pie that is a staple of Quebecois cuisine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of tourtière is tourtières.
When do people say it?
In French-Canadian culture, tourtière is a staple dish often served during the Christmas and New Year holiday season.
Did you know?
- In some parts of Quebec, the word tourtière can refer to a dish that is not actually a pie, but rather a thick meat hash served in a bowl.
- A traditional Quebecois tourtière often contains a specific blend of spices like cinnamon and clove, which might surprise those expecting only savory flavors.
- The word tourtière is derived from tourte combined with the suffix -ière, which typically denotes a container or the vessel used for cooking.
Examples in context
- La tourtière est délicieuse.The meat pie is delicious.
- Je prépare une tourtière pour le dîner.I am making a meat pie for dinner.
- Est-ce qu'il reste de la tourtière ?Is there any meat pie left?
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are having dinner at home.
- ChloéLucas, tu veux goûter la tourtière ?Lucas, do you want to taste the meat pie?
- LucasOui, elle sent très bon !Yes, it smells very good!
- ChloéC'est ma recette préférée.It is my favorite recipe.
- LucasElle est vraiment excellente, Chloé.It is truly excellent, Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tourtière, CC BY-SA 4.0.
