Beaufort (en. Beaufort)

/bo.fɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Cow's cheese produced in the French Alps, with a pressed uncooked paste.

Beaufort is often used in Savoyard gratins.

Le beaufort est souvent utilisé dans les gratins savoyards.

A term designating a wind zone on the Beaufort scale.

The wind is blowing at force 5 on the Beaufort scale tonight.

Le vent souffle à force 5 sur l'échelle de Beaufort ce soir.

From the name of the town of Beaufort in Savoie, where the cheese is produced.

alpine beaufort

Beaufort produced at altitude, often more flavorful.

beaufort d'alpage

mountain cheese

Another term to designate beaufort.

fromage de montagne

gruyère

Cheese with a pressed paste of Swiss origin.

gruyère

emmental

Hard cheese with a mild taste, also of Swiss origin.

emmental

reblochon

Creamy cheese with a washed rind from the Alps.

reblochon

A moment of relaxation in the mountains.

After the hike, we had a nice beaufort break.

Après la randonnée, on s'est fait une belle pause beaufort.

A rustic and authentic style.

This decor really has a beaufort side, very charming.

Cette déco a vraiment un côté beaufort, très charmant.