entrée
/ɑ̃tʁe/The main course of a meal, especially in a formal or multi-course setting.
Nous avons commencé par une soupe et terminé par une entrée de poisson grillé.
We started with soup and finished with a grilled fish main course.
In French cuisine, 'entrée' refers to the main dish, unlike in English where it can mean an appetizer.
An appetizer or starter in some English-speaking contexts, though this usage is less common in French.
L'entrée était une salade fraîche avec des noix et du fromage de chèvre.
The appetizer was a fresh salad with nuts and goat cheese.
This meaning is more common in English but can be understood in French with context.
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💡Pro Tip
Culinary Context
Remember that in French, 'entrée' refers to the main dish, not an appetizer.
⚡Gold Rule
Translation Nuance
When translating to English, clarify whether 'entrée' means the main course or an appetizer based on context.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'entrée', meaning 'entry' or 'entrance', derived from the verb 'entrer' (to enter). The culinary sense evolved to refer to the main dish of a meal.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'entrée' always refers to the main course, whereas in English, it can sometimes mean an appetizer. Be mindful of this difference when translating.