Charcuterie (en. Cold cuts)

ʃaʁ.ky.tə.ʁi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The art of preparing meats, especially those of pork.
Charcuterie is a highly regarded French specialty.
La charcuterie est une spécialité française très appréciée.
Charcuterie products, such as ham and sausage.
We bought charcuterie for the picnic.
Nous avons acheté de la charcuterie pour le pique-nique.
A shop specialized in selling these products.
The local charcuterie offers artisanal products.
La charcuterie du quartier propose des produits artisanaux.

Etymology

From Old French 'charcutier', referring to a seller of meat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

charcuterie platter
An assortment of charcuterie products served on a platter.
plateau de charcuterie
to make one's own charcuterie
To prepare one's own charcuterie products.
faire sa charcuterie
artisanal charcuterie
Charcuterie products prepared using traditional methods.
charcuterie artisanale

Related Words

sausage
Charcuterie product often made from minced meat.
saucisse
ham
Salted and dried pork, often used in charcuterie.
jambon
terrine
Preparation of meat or game with a compact texture, commonly served in charcuterie.
terrine

Slang Meanings

Charcuterie hit
He took a charcuterie hit during the debate.
Il a pris un coup de charcuterie lors du débat.
To charcuter
He sliced through his opponents' arguments during the discussion.
Il a charcuté les arguments de ses opposants lors de la discussion.