Bœuf (en. Beef)

/bœf/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Domesticated animal of the bovine species, often raised for its meat.

Beef is often served in restaurants.

Le bœuf est souvent servi dans les restaurants.

Meat from an ox or bovine.

I bought a beef roast for dinner.

J'ai acheté un rôti de bœuf pour le dîner.

In culinary terms, a dish primarily composed of beef.

Beef bourguignon is a traditional French dish.

Le bœuf bourguignon est un plat traditionnel français.

From Latin 'bovem', accusative of 'bos', which means 'beef' or 'bovine'.

beef stew

Traditional meat dish prepared with vegetables.

bœuf à la mode

Burgundy beef

Beef stew simmered in red wine and mushrooms.

bœuf bourguignon

get serious

To engage in a matter or project with determination.

mettre le bœuf

cow

Female of the bovine species, usually raised for milk.

vache

bull

Male of the bovine species, often used for breeding.

taureau

calf

Young bovine, generally less than one year old.

veau

A beef, in slang, can refer to someone very muscular.

Look at that beef at the gym!

Regarde ce bœuf au gymnase !

Refers to problems or troubles.

I have a big beef to settle with my neighbor.

J'ai un gros bœuf à régler avec mon voisin.

Term for a large or powerful vehicle.

Look at that beef, it must have some serious power!

Regarde ce bœuf, il doit avoir une sacrée puissance !