ragoût
/ʁa.ɡu/masculine
The French word for stew is ragoût.
ragoût is the standard noun used to refer to a meat or vegetable stew.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
A well-known example of such a dish is Cassoulet, which hails from the southwestern part of France.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine indefinite article un (e.g., un ragoût).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʁa.ɡu/ and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The term ragoût can be used metaphorically in old French literature to describe something that restores a person's spirits or appetite for life.
- The Latin root gustus found in ragoût is also the ancestor of the English word 'gusto', meaning enjoyment or zest.
- The word ragoût is not just about the cooking method, but literally means 'something that awakens the appetite'.
Examples in context
- Ce ragoût a un goût âcre.This stew tastes acrid.This sentence shows how to describe the taste of a ragoût.Tatoeba #12818883 by lbdx, translation #326993 by rul
- N'oublie pas de remuer le ragoût.Don't forget to stir the stew.This sentence provides an instruction regarding stirring a ragoût.Tatoeba #5364549 by Aiji, translation #2288932 by CK
- Le ragoût sent délicieusement bon.The stew smells delicious.This sentence describes a pleasant smell of a ragoût.Tatoeba #5655259 by Yemana, translation #61049 by CK
- Je voudrais commander un ragoût de légumes, s'il vous plaît.I would like to order a vegetable stew, please.
- On fait une daube provençale ce soir.We're making a Provençal beef stew tonight.
- J'adore les fricassées de poulet de ma grand-mère.I love my grandmother's chicken fricassées.
- un ragoût de bœufA beef stew
- un ragoût de légumesA vegetable stew
- un ragoût savoureuxA flavorful stew
- une daube tendreA tender stew
- La grand-mère de mon ami prépare un délicieux pot-au-feu.My friend's grandmother makes a delicious pot-au-feu.
- J'adore manger un cassoulet chaud et réconfortant en hiver.I love eating a warm and comforting cassoulet during winter.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are eating dinner at home.
- HugoCe ragoût est vraiment excellent, Emma.This stew is truly excellent, Emma.
- EmmaMerci, Hugo. Je suis contente qu'il te plaise.Thank you, Hugo. I am glad you like it.
- HugoTu as utilisé quel type de viande pour le ragoût ?What kind of meat did you use for the stew?
- EmmaC'est du bœuf avec des légumes du jardin.It is beef with vegetables from the garden.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stew” translations and entries ragoût, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ragoût, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
