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Vocabulaire des Plats Clés - Moussaka

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moussaka

a dish of ground lamb with eggplants, onions, and tomatoes topped with cheese, originated in Greece

moussaka

moussaka

famous
famous
[Adjectif]

known by a lot of people

fameux, célèbre, excellent

fameux, célèbre, excellent

Ex: The famous author's novels have been translated into multiple languages. 

Les romans de l'auteur célèbre ont été traduits dans plusieurs langues.

dish
dish
[nom]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

plat

plat

Ex: The restaurant serves several traditional local dishes. 
Greece
Greece
[nom]

a country in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula

Grèce

Grèce

Ex: Emma traveled to Greece during the summer. 
popular
popular
[Adjectif]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

populaire

Ex: Sushi is a popular food choice among those who love Japanese cuisine. 
eastern
eastern
[Adjectif]

situated in the east

de l’est, oriental

de l’est, oriental

Ex: Our house is located on the eastern side of the street. 

Notre maison est située du côté est de la rue.

Mediterranean

the Mediterranean Sea or the region consisting of the countries surrounding it

Méditerranée

Méditerranée

Ex: The Mediterranean connects Europe, Africa, and Asia. 
Middle East

the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

Moyen-Orient

Moyen-Orient

Ex: Tensions in the Middle East have been a focus of international diplomacy for decades. 

Les tensions au Moyen-Orient sont au cœur de la diplomatie internationale depuis des décennies.

layer
layer
[nom]

an amount or sheet of something covering a surface or lying between two other things

couche

couche

Ex: The cake had multiple layers of sponge and frosting. 
eggplant

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

aubergine

aubergine

Ex: She roasted slices of eggplant in the oven with olive oil and herbs for a flavorful side dish. 

Elle a rôti des tranches d'aubergine au four avec de l'huile d'olive et des herbes pour un accompagnement savoureux.

meat
meat
[nom]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

viande

viande

Ex: I bought a pound of fresh meat from the butcher. 
creamy
creamy
[Adjectif]

having a smooth and soft texture

crémeux, onctueux

crémeux, onctueux

Ex: She spread the creamy peanut butter onto the slice of bread. 

Elle a étalé le beurre de cacahuète onctueux sur la tranche de pain.

sauce
sauce
[nom]

a liquid or soft mixture served with food to add flavor

sauce

sauce

Ex: Daniel ordered fries with a spicy sauce. 
to bake
to bake
[verbe]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

cuire, faire cuire

cuire, faire cuire

Ex: She likes to bake bread from scratch on the weekends. 

Elle aime cuire du pain à partir de zéro le week-end.

oven
oven
[nom]

an enclosed compartment or appliance used for baking, roasting, or heating food

four

four

Ex: Daniel preheated the oven before roasting the chicken. 
to enjoy
to enjoy
[verbe]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

jouir de

jouir de

Ex: We enjoyed a delicious meal at the new restaurant in town. 
main
main
[Adjectif]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal

principal

Ex: The main source of income for the family is the father's job as a software engineer. 

La source de revenus principale de la famille est le travail du père en tant qu'ingénieur logiciel.

to need
to need
[verbe]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

avoir besoin

avoir besoin

Ex: I need music to help me focus when I work. 
chopped
chopped
[Adjectif]

having been cut or divided into small pieces or fragments

haché, coupé en morceaux

haché, coupé en morceaux

Ex: The recipe called for two cups of chopped tomatoes. 

La recette demandait deux tasses de tomates hachées.

lamb
lamb
[nom]

meat that is from a young sheep

agneau

agneau

Ex: The Middle Eastern dish, shawarma, features thinly sliced lamb cooked on a vertical rotisserie. 
beef
beef
[nom]

the meat of cattle used as food

bœuf

bœuf

Ex: Daniel added ground beef to the tomato sauce. 
tomato
tomato
[nom]

a soft, juicy fruit, usually red when ripe, that is eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable

tomate

tomate

Ex: Add the chopped tomatoes to the sauce. 
onion
onion
[nom]

a round, layered vegetable with a strong smell and flavor, formed from the bulb of an onion plant

oignon

oignon

Ex: Add the sliced onion to the pan. 
garlic
garlic
[nom]

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

ail

ail

Ex: She added minced garlic to the pan for extra flavor. 

Elle a ajouté de l'ail haché dans la poêle pour plus de saveur.

spice
spice
[nom]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

épice

épice

Ex: The aromatic spice fills the kitchen with a delightful scent. 

L'épice aromatique remplit la cuisine d'un délicieux parfum.

cinnamon

a spice that is made from the dried and rolled barks of a Southeast Asian tree, especially used in sweet foods

cannelle

cannelle

Ex: I enjoy the rich and sweet taste that cinnamon adds to my homemade oatmeal. 

J'apprécie le goût riche et sucré que la cannelle ajoute à mon gruau maison.

nutmeg
nutmeg
[nom]

the hard seed of a tropical tree that is spherical in shape and very aromatic, used as a spice to add flavor to cakes, sauces, etc.

noix de muscade

noix de muscade

Ex: They dusted their eggnog with a sprinkle of nutmeg. 

Ils ont saupoudré leur lait de poule d'une pincée de muscade.

bechamel

milk thickened with a butter and flour roux

béchamel

béchamel

milk
milk
[nom]

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

lait

lait

Ex: I poured a glass of cold milk to accompany my freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. 
flour
flour
[nom]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

farine

farine

Ex: The baker dusted the work surface with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. 

Le boulanger a saupoudré le plan de travail avec de la farine pour empêcher la pâte de coller.

butter
butter
[nom]

a soft yellow food made from cream, used for spreading on bread and in cooking

beurre

beurre

Ex: Melt the butter in a small pan. 
to cover
to cover
[verbe]

to envelop something in a layer of material

recouvrir, couvrir

recouvrir, couvrir

Ex: The heavy snowstorm covered the landscape with a blanket of snow, creating a serene winter scene. 
Arab
Arab
[nom]

a person whose family comes from the Arab world, especially the Middle East and North Africa

Arabe, Personne arabe

Arabe, Personne arabe

Ex: Many Arabs speak Arabic as their first language. 
region
region
[nom]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

région

région

Ex: The Mediterranean region is known for its mild climate, beautiful coastlines, and rich cultural heritage. 
French
French
[Adjectif]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

français, française

français, française

Ex: Her favorite perfume is a French brand. 
method
method
[nom]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

méthode

méthode

Ex: The teacher uses the Socratic method to engage students in critical thinking. 
to prepare
to prepare
[verbe]

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

préparer

préparer

Ex: I prepare my resume and cover letter for job applications. 
to fry
to fry
[verbe]

to cook food in hot oil or fat

frire, faire frire

frire, faire frire

Ex: Michael is frying onions in a little olive oil. 
flavor
flavor
[nom]

the particular taste and smell that a food or drink has

goût

goût

Ex: Fresh herbs add flavor to the sauce. 
cheese
cheese
[nom]

a food made from milk that has been separated into solid curds and prepared in various ways

fromage

fromage

Ex: Daniel grated cheese over the pasta. 
bubble
bubble
[nom]

a small ball of gas enclosed by liquid or contained within a liquid or solid

bulle,  bulle de gaz

bulle, bulle de gaz

Ex: Emma watched the bubbles rise through her glass of soda. 
salad
salad
[nom]

a cold dish made mainly from raw or cooked vegetables, often mixed with a dressing and sometimes other ingredients

salade

salade

Ex: Daniel ordered a salad with grilled chicken for lunch. 
to balance out

to bring to equality by adjusting different elements

équilibrer, égaliser en ajustant différents éléments

équilibrer, égaliser en ajustant différents éléments

Ex: Let's balance out the distribution of snacks for the meeting. 

Équilibrons la distribution des collations pour la réunion.

important
important
[Adjectif]

having a lot of value

important

important

Ex: Education is an important tool for personal and professional development. 

L'éducation est un outil important pour le développement personnel et professionnel.

culture
culture
[nom]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

culture

culture

Ex: In my culture, we celebrate New Year with fireworks and a big feast. 
during
during
[préposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

pendant

pendant

Ex: The museum offers guided tours during certain hours of the day. 

Le musée propose des visites guidées pendant certaines heures de la journée.

celebration

a special event or gathering held to mark a happy occasion or important achievement

fête

fête

Ex: Hundreds of people attended the New Year celebration downtown. 
to remind
to remind
[verbe]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

rappeler

rappeler

Ex: Parents often remind their children to complete their homework. 
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