cochon
standard, Louisiana
A pig is a cochon in Cajun French. The meat is called porc, and a roast suckling pig is a cochon de lait.
Meaning: farm animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| cochon | standard, Louisiana |
| porc | the meat |
| cochon de lait | roast suckling pig |
You say un cochon for the animal and du porc for pork on a plate. Cochon de lait is also the name of a roast and a festival.
How do you pronounce it?
Cochon sounds like "ko-SHOHN".
Did you know?
- Mansura, Louisiana, holds a yearly Cochon de Lait Festival that celebrates the roast pig.
Examples in context
- Le cochon est dans l'enclos.The pig is in the pen.
- On mange du porc ce soir.We are eating pork tonight.
- Le cochon de lait est prêt.The roast pig is ready.
Example conversation
Uncle Armand and his nephew Théo feed the pigs at a farm near Mansura.
- ThéoNonc Armand, ce cochon est gros.Uncle Armand, this pig is big.
- ArmandOui, il mange beaucoup.Yes, he eats a lot.
- ThéoOn va faire un cochon de lait?Are we going to roast a pig?
