French cuisine is famous all over the world, but let’s be honest: the names can feel a little intimidating at first glance. Those silent letters, nasal sounds, and elegant rhythms are part of what make French foods sound just as refined as it tastes. This post is here to make those names feel less mysterious and a lot more fun to say.

1. Traditional French Dishes

Boeuf Bourguignon, Salade Niçoise, Confit de Canard, Ratatouille, Moules Marinières, Coq au Vin , Blanquette de Veau , Steak Tartare, Escargots, Bouillabaisse.

FrenchImagePronunciation
Boeuf Bourguignonboeuf-bourguignon
Salade Niçoiseboeuf-salade-nicoise
Confit de Canardconfit-de-canard
RatatouilleRatatouille
Moules Marinièresmoules-marinieres
Coq au VinCoq-au-Vin
Blanquette de Veaublanquette-de-veau
Steak Tartaresteak_tartare
EscargotsEscargots
Bouillabaissebouillabaisse

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2. French Foods – Continued

Soupe à L’oignon, Gratin Dauphinois, Tartiflette, Quiche Lorraine, Oeufs Mayonnaise, Crème Brûlée, Foie Gras, Tarte Tatin, Soufflé, Cassoulet.

FrenchImagePronunciation
Soupe à L’oignonSoupe-a-Loignon
Gratin Dauphinoisboeuf-Gratin-dauphinois
Tartiflettetartiflette
Quiche LorraineQuiche-Lorraine
Oeufs MayonnaiseOeufs-Mayonnaise
Crème BrûléeCreme-Brulee
Foie GrasFoie-Gras
Tarte TatinTarte-Tatin
SouffléSouffle
Cassouletcassoulet

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