Calabre (en. Calabria)

/ka.labʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Sea fish from the sparidae family, known for its prized flesh.

The calamari is often caught during sea outings.

Le calabre est souvent pêché lors des sorties en mer.

Also called 'calamari', it is used in many dishes.

Fried calamari is a highly appreciated delicacy in summer.

Les calabres frits sont un délice très apprécié en été.

From Latin 'calamarius', meaning 'related to squids'.

calamari with sauce

Expression designating a dish of calamari prepared with a specific sauce.

calabre à la sauce

squid fishing

Fishing technique targeting squids.

pêche au calabre

to act like a squid

Vernacular expression referring to actions surrounding the capture of squids.

faire le calabre

squid

A marine mollusk often confused with calamari.

calamar

to sauce

Action of preparing a sauce, often used with calamari.

saucer

fried

A highly prized cooking method for calamari.

frit

Familiar term for a large fish.

Look at that calamari, it's huge!

Regarde ce calabre, il est énorme !

Used to refer to a person with a strong personality.

That guy is a real calamari, he always knows what he wants.

Ce type, c'est un vrai calabre, il sait toujours ce qu'il veut.