porc
/pɔʁ/masculine
The English word pork is translated into French as porc or cochon.
Meaning: meat of a pig (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| porc | /pɔʁ/ | masculine |
| cochon | /kɔ.ʃɔ̃/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to the meat of a pig.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Provence region, la ventrèche refers to a specific cut of pork belly.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both porc and cochon are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɔʁ/
Did you know?
- The word cochon is an onomatopoeia, meaning it was originally created to imitate the sounds that a pig makes.
- While porc refers to the meat, calling someone a cochon is a common way to call them 'dirty' or 'filthy', particularly regarding their behavior or sexual habits.
- The word cochon is used in the French idiom cochonnerie, which refers to a piece of junk or a low-quality piece of work.
Examples in context
- Ce porc est un peu avarié.This pork is a bit off.This sentence shows how to describe pork that has gone bad using porc.Tatoeba #1055159 by sacredceltic, translation #57568 by papabear
- Le porc ne me réussit pas.Pork doesn't agree with me.This sentence illustrates how to say that pork does not agree with you using porc.Tatoeba #1579723 by sacredceltic, translation #280737 by CK
- Est-ce du bœuf ou du porc ?Is this beef or pork?This sentence is useful for asking whether meat is beef or pork using porc.Tatoeba #5270609 by BabyAzerty, translation #4013689 by CK
- Je prépare un rôti de porc pour le dîner ce soir.I'm preparing a pork roast for dinner tonight.
- Hier, j'ai mangé du cochon rôti dans un restaurant traditionnel.Yesterday, I had roasted pork at a traditional restaurant.
- La viande de porc est un ingrédient essentiel dans de nombreuses recettes françaises.Pork meat is an essential ingredient in many French recipes.
- Quel est ton plat préféré à base de porc ?What's your favorite pork-based dish?
- La cuisine française est renommée pour sa variété de plats à base de porc .French cuisine is renowned for its variety of pork-based dishes.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are at a butcher shop.
- EmmaJe voudrais du porc, s'il vous plaît.I would like some pork, please.
- NathanQuel morceau de porc préférez-vous ?Which piece of pork do you prefer?
- EmmaLe filet de porc semble délicieux.The pork fillet looks delicious.
- NathanD'accord, je vous prépare ça.Okay, I will prepare that for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pork” translations and entries porc, cochon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cochon, porc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
